“Positively” Essential – A New Book About Aging Healthfully

What do you get when you combine a chef and nutritionist for the hit TV show “The Biggest Loser“? You get cookbook magic! Cheryl Forberg has been a chef (catering to Lucas Films – as in George Lucas – as in Star Wars) and a registered dietitian (RD) for years and she knows what [...]

Better Care From Docs With Electronic Records?

Does your doctor have an electronic health record (EHR)? Do you have a complete personal record of your medical history? I don’t and I am sure you don’t either. It’s kind of absurd that there’s probably more sophisticated technology at your local fast food joint or car wash than there is at your doctors office.
Why [...]

24 Unsuccessful Diets

I am not surprised by the results of a recent survey of bariatric patients reported in USA Today.
People who have had weight-loss surgeries say they tried an average 24 diets and exercise programs over the years before deciding to have the procedure.
Talk to any dietitian and they’ll tell you that diets don’t work – and [...]

States May Make Calories on Menus Law

Well certainly statewide mandates would put calories on restaurant menus faster than each city enforcing regulation… Evidently CA and NY may be the first states to require this info.
This WSJ article highlights the news. I have to point out one criticism. An opposer of the legislation gave an example of how calories on menus can [...]

Think Before You Drink: Secrets of The Latest Health Beverages Revealed

There is no question that “new” is exciting. We all love the way a new outfit makes us feel, we love trying a new restaurant, and we excitedly anticipate the new season of our favorite prime time shows. And when it comes to food, who doesn’t love to try new stuff? As a nutrition and [...]

How to Save $2000 on Your Grocery Bill

Gas prices got you down? Fed up with the cost of food? Me to!!! I realized quickly that if I was going to make it through these penny pinching times, I’d need to re-evaluate my grocery shopping habits. I cut out sodas and nearly all processed foods. Chips, pretzels, candy, ice-cream, gelatin and pudding were [...]

For Endurance Sports, Real Food Wins Out

I love, love, love this column in the New York Times about post-workout foods. It softly challenges the hubbub of recovery drinks and bars being marketed to the masses. I particularly like the point that moderate exercisers (less than an hour several times a week) need not worry about recovery like a triathlete would. It’s [...]

Pizzahhhhhh

Quite possibly my favorite food, I have always loved pizza… I grew up on Wedgewood Pizza in Austintown Ohio. The owner, Fernando, puts something in that sauce that makes it irresistable. I also fell in love with my husband over pizza! We used to have so much fun making our own on Sunday nights. Just [...]

Food and Nutrition Marketing Pitches – Are They For Real?

I’ve had great fun trying and reviewing products on the blog. While I can’t possibly accept all the pitches I receive, I do consider each one carefully.
Here are some of the things that factor in my decision:
1. Do I think it is a good fit for the blog? On topic, readers interested, and will we [...]