Originally written for The Washington Post, May 25th, 2017 What if all the wisdom we needed to learn how to eat came from one little raisin? Nutrition will forever be a hot debate, with new science, and new fads. The value of each macronutrient (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) is always being disputed, and one is … Read more →
New diploma? New job? Here are 4 healthy habits to start right now
Originally written for The Washington Post, May 1st, 2017 I can clearly remember being a senior in college and so excited to graduate and enter the “real world.” No more homework, my own money to play with, a new city with full freedom and independence. I can also clearly remember being six months out of … Read more →
Dieting as a couple? Here’s how to keep it from ruining your relationship
Originally written for The Washington Post, February 14th, 2017 What happens when a couple tries to lose weight together? It can be a recipe for success — or a total disaster. Losing weight is difficult, and if someone feels alone during the process, lasting change may seem impossible. If a couple goes through the journey … Read more →
4 mistakes people make when going gluten-free
Originally written for The Washington Post, February 2nd, 2017 Gluten-free foods have become commonplace in grocery stores, restaurants and cookbooks. For those who suffer from celiac disease, this is a huge win, because there are now so many options. And for those who feel extraordinary benefits from decreasing gluten because of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, inflammation … Read more →
‘Clean eating’ is a fuzzy term — and that’s why it works
Originally written for The Washington Post, January 10th, 2017 “Clean eating” is a phrase thrown around a lot in the health-and-wellness scene. I use it all the time. I like it because there’s no formal definition, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all plan. Let’s face it: There isn’t one perfect plan that will work for everyone, … Read more →
We drink way too much sugar. Here’s what to know about your favorite beverages
Originally written for The Washington Post, December, 8th, 2016 It would be a sad state if the only solution to optimal health were to cut out all sugar. To avoid the birthday cake, milkshake, ice cream and the oh-so-perfect chocolate chip cookie would be a true shame. Yet we hear so much about the need … Read more →
Don’t let stress derail your weight goals: 6 ways to get hormones to work in your favor
Originally written for The Washington Post, October 6th, 2016 Wake up before sunrise to go running. Purposefully avoid breakfast or a snack in the hope of saving calories. Assume that “more intense” is always better, whether it be in a workout or an eating plan. All this effort and often no results. Many of us … Read more →
11 strategies for getting through the holidays without weight gain
Originally written for The Washington Post, November 15th, 2016 Five years ago, I was working with a longtime client who was making phenomenal progress improving his health. At the end of a session in late October, as I was confirming our appointment for the following week, he said in a calm, matter-of-fact tone: “You know, … Read more →
One dietitian’s secret weapon for healthy eating
Originally written for The Washington Post, September 1, 2016 I am going to fill you in on a major secret of good nutrition: Healthier eating often has nothing to do with superfoods, metabolism or the perfect balance of nutrients, but rather with being prepared. That’s right — just like the Boy Scouts. In this case, … Read more →
How to fight sweet cravings when sugar is everywhere
Originally written for The Washington Post, August 5th, 2016 Cravings are a real thing. They take over your mind and body. I have been at home, in my pajamas, exhausted from a long day, and I catch myself opening every cupboard and drawer in my kitchen searching for any morsel of sugar I can find, … Read more →