Wednesday, 27 January 2010

"Normal Weight Obesity"

Thin on the outside, fat on the inside. It is not just about the number on the scale, but also your body fat %.

Posted by alyse at 1:24 PM in Uncategorized

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Tuesday, 19 January 2010

The next weight loss fad...noodles!

People are always looking for the next new miracle food that will help them lose weight and cure them of all their weight related diseases. This time that food is actually noodles! Who would have thought that a carbohydrate could help them LOSE weight!? My advice - opt for fresh fruits and vegetables and unprocessed whole grains to up your fiber intake and stay satiated longer rather than relying on an extracted fiber from a plant that is thrown into processed foods.

Posted by alyse at 4:35 PM in Uncategorized

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Friday, 18 December 2009

The future "IT" health food...

Kelp (and other types of seaweed) is a booming business today and is likely to be a trendy exotic health food in the near future.

Posted by alyse at 12:58 PM in Uncategorized

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Monday, 14 December 2009

Food Trends of 2010

Great article summing up the food trends of 2010. Eating more at home and focusing on quality (not quantity) will make us all healthier!

Posted by alyse at 7:48 PM in Uncategorized

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Thursday, 10 December 2009

When is the right time to start feeding your child solids?

Interesting new research challenging the common belief that the longer one waits to start his child on solid foods, the lower the child's risk for food allergies. Still recommended to wait 6 months before solids though.

Posted by alyse at 12:12 PM in Uncategorized

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Wednesday, 2 December 2009

Nutrition Trends for 2010

This is a great blog, by registered dietitian Janet Helm, on the up-and-coming dining and restaurant trends in 2010

Posted by alyse at 1:40 PM in Uncategorized

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Be Wary of Canned Foods

Canned foods are another source of harmful BPA

Posted by alyse at 1:37 PM in Uncategorized

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Saturday, 28 November 2009

Eating Fruits and Veggies -- Never a Bad Thing

Whether you buy the research or not, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can't be a bad thing--in this case for your bones. See this article from the New York Times.

Posted by alyse at 11:06 AM in Uncategorized

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Thursday, 12 November 2009

Chocolate Milk Does a Body Good!

Chocolate milk isn't just for kids any more. In addition to being a tasty treat, it may also help reduce inflammation.

Posted by alyse at 11:33 PM in Uncategorized

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Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Another knock on low-carb diets...

Is it worth losing weight on a low-carb diet if it will put you in a horrible mood?

Posted by alyse at 10:41 AM in Uncategorized

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Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Challenges fighting the obesity epidemic

A good article on challenges fighting the obesity epidemic:

Posted by alyse at 1:19 PM in Uncategorized

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Sunday, 8 November 2009

Why an RD (registered dietitian) is the nutrition expert to see...

This is a great article on why you should seek out a registered dietitian (RD), not a nutritionist, for nutrition advice... and also provides other good (if surprising) nutrition related information:

Posted by alyse at 1:40 PM in Uncategorized

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Friday, 6 November 2009

Nominate NutritionBite!

Citysearch is running a "Best of Los Angeles" competition for nutritionists, and NutritionBite needs your help!
    Citysearch is first getting nominees for each category for the next 10 days, and then will conduct voting until December 2. In order to become a nominee, this week I need you to: 2. Click on the orange button called "NOMINATE FOR BEST OF CITYSEARCH"
      3. Check the box called "Nutritionist"
        4. Enter the "magic words" (to prevent spam) at the bottom
          5. Click on the orange "NOMINATE"
            That's it! Many thanks!

Posted by alyse at 4:57 PM in Uncategorized

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Good article on limitations of exercise for weight loss

More research showing how important watching caloric intake is for weight loss, even for those who exercise as part of their plans: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/phys-ed-why-doesnt-exercise-lead-to-weight-loss/?em

Posted by alyse at 10:45 AM in Uncategorized

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