Most people think that just because I am a Registered Dietitian I have a healthy diet. Granted I work out regularly which luckily keeps me in shape. But I do have my moments with the chip bag and plate of brownies. Assumptions by other people about what I eat really got me […]

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Caters News via Bulls Press - Tom Lackey, 89, took up wing-walking as a way past the grief of losing his wife. Here, he is flying across the English Channel.
This morning’s NY Times delivered a much needed dose of inspiration to my front door. I’m taking a little break from LA-LA land and submerging […]

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You’ve read about the cruelty that takes place in CAFOs (concentrated-animal feeding operations). You’ve watched Supersize Me. You’ve seen the videos that depict inhumane conditions of raising farm animals for slaughter. You’ve thought about becoming vegan but are afraid that it’s too restrictive. Need a some inspiration? Then read Alicia Silverstone’s “The […]

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Resolution (noun): a firm decision to do or not to do something. From this definition resolutions can be so black and white. At the end of the year our heads are filled with thoughts about things we will or will not do in the following year such as quit smoking, quit drinking, exercise, […]

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A new fitness tracking device is available called the Fitbit. According to their website this device “accurately tracks your calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and sleep quality. The Fitbit contains a 3D motion sensor like the one found in the Nintendo Wii. The Fitbit tracks your motion in three dimensions and converts this […]

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As you know Halloween is the kick start to the three month long holiday season of overindulging in sweet treats. Kids go crazy for Halloween, filling up their jack-o-lanterns with tons of candy and calories that contribute to the 5-12 pound weight gain over the holiday season! And we wonder why the chilhood […]

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First there was Gatorade. Then came Powerade. Followed by a never-ending stream of energy drinks that have entered the sports drink market. So why was Michael Phelps drinking Carnation Instant Breakfast Drink between races for his recovery? Because recent research has shown that high-tech, expensive supplements are not better than whole foods […]

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“Somewhere in Iowa, a pig is being raised in a confined pen, packed in so tightly with other swine that their curly tails have been chopped off so they won’t bite one another. To prevent him from getting sick in such close quarters, he is dosed with antibiotics. The waste produced by the […]

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Doctors are known for writing drug prescriptions to solve health issues. But have you ever heard of a doctor who prescribes food instead? John La Puma, MD (AKA ChefMD) believes that some of your health issues can be tied to the foods you eat, or don’t eat. He’s got recipes to help […]

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Illustration Credit: Indian Women’s Health
The other morning I was leaving a class that was located on the second floor. Most of the attendees, who were not in the best shape, hopped on the elevator to get to the ground floor. I opted for the stairs. As I was approaching the stairwell well a […]

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