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Long Island Certified Nutritionist Discusses OZEMPIC AND WEGOVY – Is this the new miracle weight loss drug??????

The news has been flooded with reports of Ozempic and Wegovy. Originally developed to treat diabetes, people have experienced rapid weight loss when taking these medications.  As a registered dietitian with over 30 years working with…
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Treat or Reverse Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) with an Individualized Diet Plan from a Long Island RDN

Question: Should I be worried about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? Answer:  Yes, you should be concerned. You need to learn what you can do to reverse this progressive disease.   Your liver is one of the largest organs in your…
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Improve Heart Health with a Diet Plan from a Long Island RDN: Ingredients of a Heart Healthy Diet

Hearts are an amazing muscle – beating about 100,000 times every day to keep us alive.  What you eat – or don’t eat, increases or decreases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, as well as type 2 diabetes, hypertension,…
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Eating Patterns Recommendations for Healthy Aging from New York Dietitian Nutritionist: Dietary Recommendations for Seniors

In my last blog, I explained how important nutrition is for both prolonged life expectancy and decreased chronic, degenerative disease. Now you need to understand how and what to eat. Research has found that healthy dietary “patterns”,…
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Do older adults have different nutrition needs than younger adults? New York Dietitian Nutrition Tips for Seniors

Just like children do not have the same nutrition needs as adults, older adults have different nutrition needs. And there is no definition for “older adults”.  In my practice I define it as over 60. Both the science and my observation…
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What you need to know about Food Additives and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Improve Gut Health with Tips from New York Certified Dietitian Nutritionist

The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn’s disease and colitis, has increased over the 21st century.  Though the exact cause is unclear, there appears to be an interaction between environmental…
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Soluble Fiber – why it is so important, explained by a Long Island Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  Fiber is a nutrient found in carbohydrates. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins, or carbohydrates, which your body breaks down and absorbs, fiber is that part of the plant that we cannot digest. Instead, it passes…
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Is Nutrition Junk science taking over social media? Asked and answered by a Long Island Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

People of all ages are increasingly getting their nutrition information from social media. Next people look to friends and family, then celebrities for nutrition advice and information. The result - misinformation and false news is spreading.…
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New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist Explains How to attain diabetes remission with nutrition

In my last blog I explained diabetes remission. To Achieve this goal, you need to understand What To Eat.   Here are some tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:  The evidence is clear that a whole food, plant forward,…
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IS TYPE 2 DIABETES REVERSIBLE?  Answered by a New York State registered dietitian nutritionist

Not only can you prevent or delay prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes, but Type 2 diabetes is reversible. As a RDN working with patients for over 30 years, I can provide you with dietary and behavioral strategies to sustain the…