I was recently handed a free sample of a new product called Fruit2day. According to the sales rep, it’s 2 servings of fruit in a bottle for just 110 calories. Here’s what I have to say about the benefits listed on their website:1.) Easy, on the go way to drink your fruit.Fruit, by nature is great for […]
We are all looking for easy ways to eat well on the go. Hence, the creation of THE BAR. Yes, if you walk the aisles of any convenience store or supermarket you just may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of them! In fact, as a dietitian, one of the most common questions I get […]
For those of you living in the Cambridge and are interested in eating good food while supporting a good cause, check out Taste of Cambridge. Celebrate the diverse restaurant scene in Cambridge in good conscience. All proceeds are donated to two charities: Youth on Fire and Club Passim’s Culture For Kids/Music Speaks. A huge vendor lists […]
As a registered dietitian/nutritionist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, a recent New York Times article caught my attention. The title? “Bingeing on Celebrity Weight Battles.” While Ms. Oprah Winfrey seems to have ignited the public’s interest of her own weight struggles back in the 80’s, the need for celebrity self-disclosure on everything weight related seems […]
I live in Cambridge, where a lot of people have already bought into the world of organics and buying food locally. But as a nutritionist, I still get a lot of questions about whether or not it’s worth it to buy organic. So I thought it’d be fun to share with you a great video […]
In an attempt to save money, more and more people are cooking at home. And while this may be cheaper, are you certain that your food is more nutritious? Brian Wansink, author of “Mindless Eating” suggests that the nutrition gatekeeper of your house (the person who buys and prepares most of the food) influences more […]
I suppose I’ll start this blog post with a little self-disclosure. I don’t take a daily multi-vitamin. What can I say, I’m a registered dietitian and a huge proponent of getting nutrients from food. Plus, I can’t stand pills and can never seem to remember to take them. But during my relatively short career as […]