Saturated Fat: What is the True Story? Part 1: Research and Questions
For decades the American public has been warned that eating saturated fat, the type found in meat and processed foods, can lead to heart disease. Now there is a booming cottage industry peddling the argument that saturated fat is…
Calcium Cleared
“Calcium supplements could increase risk of heart disease, new study finds” said a Washington Post headline in October. “Calcium supplements could give you a heart attack,” wrote the New York Daily News.
Researchers at Johns…
Biggest Loser and the Misrepresentation of Weightloss
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BIGGEST LOSER – a misleading report
The grim message from the recent New York Times article is that dieting is futile and re-gain is all but pre-ordained.…
The New Dietary Guidelines (2016)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just released the dietary guidelines for 2015–2016. The nation’s “best and brightest nutrition experts”, who pored over the scientific evidence, made the following recommendations:
Healthy…
Soy – A Perfect Food?
THE SOY HYPE IS RIGHT. In the last few years, we are constantly reading about the seemingly endless benefits of soy products. When a food is touted in every health and nutrition column, in newspapers, magazines, and the internet, the extravagant…
The Breast Cancer Diet Connection – Food as Anti‑Cancer Agents
The relationship between cancer and nutrition is complex and multifactorial. Nutrition may play a major role in the development and progression of tumors, and conversely, not only may the neoplastic process have a detrimental effect on the nutritional…
How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season, along with holiday weight gain, sneaks upon us every year. With all the yummy food, it is hard to say no to the delectable treats found in stores, at the office, and at home. You may be thinking that eating a cookie and gaining…
Nancy Mazarin – Breaking down Long Island’s Top Nutritionist’s Credentials
Not everyone can be a Long Island nutritionist, you need credibility
Nancy Mazarin, thee nutritionist in Long Island, has plenty – lets analyze them.
M.S. in Nutrition from Columbia University
Through this program, Nancy studied the importance…
Tips for Changing Your Dieting Habits
Most one-size-fits-all weight loss programs are unrealistic and rarely result in sustained weight loss and maintenance, and can even actually be detrimental to your health. True weight loss success comes from slowly incorporating sustainable…
3 Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips
More Protein: Protein provides the body long-term sustenance to maintain energy levels over multiple hour time periods. Feeding your family more protein-rich snacks like yogurt, cheese, peanut butter, and beans can help sustain energy all…