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CRAVINGS discussed by a Long Island registered dietitian: what causes and how to manage your food cravings

    If you experience food cravings, be assured you are not alone.  Some surveys estimate that close to 100% of young women and 70% of young men have experienced a craving for food during the past year. So regardless of…
Healthy Older Couple
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Long Island Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Reports Findings to Increase Longevity and Health: When you eat better you can reduce the risk of chronic illness, maintain a healthy weight and live longer.

  Over the last thirty years, as an RDN, I have worked with thousands of patients to help them reduce their risk of chronic disease (such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases), reduce inflammation, improve their gut health,…
Supplements
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An Expert Nutritionist’s Guide to Supplements: THE SYNERGISTIC EFFECT BETWEEN NUTRIENTS explained by a Long Island dietitian nutritionist

We continually hear or read about the importance of specific vitamins and minerals.  People are encouraged to supplement by the media and the manufacturers who promote these products. According to Ibis World, “the market size, measured…
Microbiome
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Long Island Registered Dietitian Explains the benefits of a HEALTHY MICROBIOME: Improve Gut Health with Medical Nutrition Therapy

Long Island Registered Dietitian Explains a HEALTHY MICROBIOME As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I work with many individuals who have digestive/gastrointestinal symptoms and disease (example include but are not limited to abnormal…
Woman Mindful Eating
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Mindful Eating Strategies for Weight Loss and Wellness Plans: Mindful eating explained by a Long Island Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Reaching, and maintaining, a healthy weight can be challenging for many. Over the past 30 years working with thousands of clients to help improve their wellness, understand weight loss, lose weight, and sustain weight loss with individualized…
Vitamin D
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How to Reduce Your Chances of Getting Seriously Ill with Covid: Long Island Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains the Link Between Vitamin D & Covid-19

As a certified dietitian nutritionist, and health professional, I always go to the science.   The studies have shown there is a correlation between low vitamin D and both increased risk of infections and poorer clinical outcomes.  When…
Delicious freshly baked bread assortment on dark rustic background
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THE TRUTH ABOUT BREAD, Long Island Registered Nutritionist helps you choose the best breads for your diet plan 

Despite its widespread popularity, bread is often characterized as unhealthy, harmful, and fattening. Regardless of what you have heard or read, “bread is not the enemy”.   The popularity of the low-carb diet has made bread (and…
Slow Eating
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Nutritionist Tips on How to Eat Less and Lose Weight, Behaviors to Support Sustainable Weight Loss and Wellness

Attaining and maintaining your optimal weight is a path toward disease prevention and health promotion. And portion control is an essential component of weight management.  Changing your thoughts can change the way you eat.  As a registered…
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Long Island Registered Dietitian Discusses Fresh & Frozen Fruits and Vegetables: Debunking Misinformation About Frozen Foods

A balanced and diversified healthful food plan is important whether you are trying to lose weight, are living with a chronic illness, or want to promote health and prevent disease.  We all know that your shopping cart should be loaded with…
Holiday Eating
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10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating from Long Island Registered Dietitian: Enjoy Your Favorites and Maintain a Healthy Weight

Among the many pleasures of the holidays are the foods and festivities of the season. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, it’s not uncommon for my patients to ask how they can enjoy the holidays and still manage to maintain a healthful…