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Additional strategies and nutrition recommendations to manage food cravings, explained by a Long Island Certified Dietitian Nutritionist

Last week I discussed some physiological, emotional, and psychological reasons we experience cravings. Now that you have a better idea of why you have cravings and have started implementing the strategies I recommended in my last blog, it…
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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…
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Long Island Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Discusses the Health Benefits of Coffee: Has coffee gotten a bad rap?

Most people I speak with believe that drinking coffee is harmful. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified coffee lover, I’m happy to dispel this myth. Recent studies suggest, quite to the contrary, that coffee may have health…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…