I see many of my health conscious clients that know how high-quality whole foods are key to successful weight loss. But they often don’t realize that how much they are eating is even more important and often will contribute to lack of…
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It has been very exciting this summer seeing many college kids from Orinda, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Pleasanton and other surrounding towns (including my second daughter) that finally want to take responsibility for their nutrition and lose that weight in…
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I was an unhappy overweight teen and with being a Registered Dietitian and a mom of 2 teens I have found my expertise. Kevin was referred to me two years ago by his doctor when he was 13 years old.…
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Summertime is the best time of the year to embark on a weight loss regimen. During the summer months we require less food due to the heat as opposed to during the winter we need food for fuel to keep…
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“How can I control my sugar cravings?“– I usually get this question at my office. Truly if you eat balanced meals with high protein and fiber you will not experiencesugar cravings as often. You are setting yourself up for sugar…
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Is pizza healthy? With loads of tasty ground meat and mushrooms, thick parmesan and skimmed mozzarella cheese, plump seasoned dough and three succulent ounces of sliced turkey pepperoni, who says it is? While this mouth-watering Italian meal is becoming America’s…
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Everyone believes that people with diabetes cannot have any sugar and sadly they must live without dessert for the rest of their lives. Well, as a Registered Dietitian, I’m here to tell you that this is not true. People with…
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Sodium is one of the minerals that are generally “over-consumed.” From the potato fries you eat, the tomato sauce in your pasta and the canned goods you keep at home – sodium is practically everywhere. That’s why it’s so easy…
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Sometimes it feels like our lives are always on the go and that we don’t have the time to get busy in the kitchen anymore. As a result, most people turn to fast food to satisfy both their hunger and…
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Butter, eggs, and sugar are like the “pillars” of baking, without them baked treats will taste like cardboard or make them as tough as a shoe. They are considered as the flavor boosters of baking. However, most calories also come…
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