It's that time of year! Candy, sweets, rich family meals, office cookie swaps, and food, food, food. Everything looks and tastes so good, and it's not uncommon to overeat, overindulge, and gain unwanted pounds over the holidays. Recent studies have shown that we don't gain...
Nutrition is complex since it depends on factors like age, activity level, and health conditions. However, there are some general guidelines that can benefit most male adolescents and men. Below are a few key nutrition tips from NYC dietitians that apply to the majority, whether...
When it comes to eating habits, we tend to focus on what we’re eating—carbs, protein, sugar, and fat. Quick-fixes and weight loss diet fads abound: Keto, Alkaline Diet, Body Reset Diet, BRAT Diet, GAPS Diet, oh my! But a more important (and often overlooked) question...
'Tis the season -- holiday lights, family reunions, school plays ...
We have all seen our grocery bills grow over the past few years. Eating healthy on a budget is challenging. Healthy foods can add up to being two times more expensive than their unhealthy counterparts on a per-calorie basis. The holidays are here, and there can...
Latkes and lefse, fudge and flan, rice pudding and rum-soaked cakes. 'Tis the season. The holidays bring some of our favorite flavors and family food traditions. The holidays also can be stressful for many. Financial and work commitments, family and social pressure, cold weather, a...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme from Mental Health America is “look around, look within” – focusing on how surroundings affect mental health, including neighborhoods and cities, home environments, safe and stable housing, and the outdoors. When it comes to our health, we...
It’s springtime, and it’s safe to say it’s been a long, long winter. Time to shrug off those winter coats (hopefully!) and get a little sunshine. While you’re swapping out your wardrobe, why not enjoy some spring cleaning in your fridge, freezer, and pantry? Reaching weight loss...
There’s this mythic idea that everybody gains weight during the holidays. The average American actually only gains one pound from Halloween through the New Year. The problem is, though, they rarely lose it. So, gaining one pound/year for twenty years … adds up. The holidays also...
It’s been a long winter, and summer has arrived, almost like a surprise. We’re probably not alone when we say we’re feeling grateful and hopeful. After a year of Covid-19 food bingeing and indulgences, after some pretty tough months, everything feels different – possibility, health,...
Many of us have had a lot of extra time on our hands these days. So, if you still have some at-home chores and are feeling inspired for even more spring cleaning, why not lighten things up with a taste of the Mediterranean? May is Mediterranean...
Money is tight for everyone right now. Balance that with the need to keep our health – mental and physical – up, and it might feel almost impossible to eat healthy on such a limited budget. It’s not. It simply takes a little extra preparation and...
One of the most remarkable things about what we’re living through today is the uncertainty. It’s really hard for many to let things go, to realize that there are things way beyond our control. Many people have lost jobs, closed businesses, have loved ones who...
I know. It doesn’t feel like it. With a landslide of anger and negativity (yes, it’s an election year and we’ve ONLY just begun); with TV shows that make millions from the ugliest sides of humanity feeding off envy, vanity, competitiveness, and ire; there’s this overwhelming...
It’s the New Year, and we’re two weeks into resolution territory. Many people have declared war on their pantries and, sadly, their bodies. As much as I love the idea of making healthier food and lifestyle choices, I hate the extremism of the language and messaging...
It’s the most “germiful” time of the year. It always seems somebody is sick during the holidays. And, it’s no wonder. Poor nutrition, lack of sleep, and stress – be it about time, finances, family – the holidays are a magnet for germs. And with...
They’re here! Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and then it’s a steep slide into Hanukah, Christmas, New Year, and all the days that happen in-between: office holiday parties, end-of-the-year encounters, cookie swaps, neighborhood caroling and more. And most people’s holiday family recipes don’t include raw carrots and hummus...
It’s November. Gratitude is trending. Which can feel like the kale craze without the bitter aftertaste. It can also feel a bit … forced. I’m not being cynical. But I think it’s important to be real. Some days are simply … hard. And searching for...
Halloween is fun. It’s a time of fantasy and possibility. Its traditions go back thousands of years, and there’s no denying the magic in a holiday where everybody finds their inner child! There is a way to indulge in Halloween without slipping down the sugar rush...
The kid menu at restaurants is often the first page opened when families go out to dinner. It makes sense. They’re “complete” meals with drinks, an entrée, and oftentimes even a dessert. Portion size is right. There’s less waste. And they’re always “kid friendly.” But what...
Every day of the calendar year there’s a holiday. You can celebrate National Pancake Day (September 26), National Cherry Day (July 16), even National Tater Tot Day (February 2). A little “ew” on that last one. Anyway, many are about publicity – selling products. Others...
Generations change. We went from baby boomers to gen X, gen Y, millennials, and now … this new so-far-unnamed generation going through primary, middle, and high school. Ideals change. The way we work changes. Technology changes. But there’s something steadfast through all of it: that...
Last blog, I discussed why protein is a critical component of strength training and how much somebody should have to maintain, and build, muscle. There are other factors in the equation that many don’t pay attention to. Mostly, I think, because of the media and TV...
There’s a growing popularity in strength training across the country – for every gender, ever age. Strength is the new black. Basically, strength training is the kind of exercise that uses resistance to build muscle mass, anaerobic endurance, and, in turn, strength. For top athletes, it’s...
One day, we have happy, energetic kids who are ready to take on the world with sidewalk chalk and stuffed animals. The next, we have beings that eat all our food, want to huddle in their bedrooms with devices stuck in their ears, and roll...
The last few blogs have been dedicated to how bad ultra-processed foods are for our bodies. Moreover, based on research, eating healthier comes with a higher price tag. It’s a double-whammy. But eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. It simply takes a little more...
Last week I discussed two studies that proved ultra-processed foods can shorten a lifespan and make you gain weight. Over the years, convenience has been edging out nutritious choices. Convenience stores have popped up all over urban American, replacing supermarkets and Farmer’s markets, and the sugar...
There are food and exercise celebrations every month of the year. And May is no exception. May is National Asparagus Month, National Barbecue Month, National Chocolate Custard Month, National Egg Month, and National Gazpacho Aficionado Month (Yes. This is a thing). I like this. In a world so...
Follower beware! Ten years ago, we couldn’t have imagined the power of social media. Now, we know social media can influence everything from election outcomes to how we raise our kids. Google has over 130 trillion websites. Facebook has over 2.3 billion users, Instagram 1 bn...
Summer is just around the corner, and we’ve already got our sights set on swimming pools, beaches, and spending time outside after this long period of hibernation. We’ll be shedding off layers of sweaters and jackets and getting our long-needed Vitamin D fix. There are few...
Finally, FINALLY the first buds of spring are here. It’s been a long, long winter. Many of us feel like we’ve been stuck inside for the last few months, waiting out the storm. Our pantries, and perhaps eating habits, have suffered. Oftentimes, when we think healthy...
There is so much information on nutrition and health. I googled “best nutrition tips.” There are 324 million results. There’s information on toddler nutrition, sports nutrition, weight-loss and pre-workout nutrition. And, I realize, I’m adding to it. But in those 324 million results, from the Eat...
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Awareness is key to prevention. Unlike many other cancers, colorectal cancer is mostly preventable, all based on a healthy diet and lifestyle and early detection through screening. That said, it is also potentially fatal. Oftentimes detection of colorectal cancer comes...
The last week of February is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDA), a week to promote body acceptance: Come as You Are. As easy as Hollywood wants it to look, building true body acceptance takes a lot more than a revelatory moment or big kiss. The...
Now, this might sound a little bit gimmicky, but I assure you, this is a resolution anyone can stick to. Are you ready for it? Don’t make resolutions. Ahhh … that was too easy. And it might seem like I’m cheating, but I’m not. Resolutions tend to...
Let’s be real. Life is busy. And finding time, and energy, to make healthy, varied, and balanced back to school lunches is a tall order for most. Sure. There’s always that parent who manages to make star-shaped sandwiches with a yogurt parfait. If that’s you,...
We’ve become masters of juggling schedules: work, sports, dance, robotics club. We’re just around the corner from school starting. Soon we’ll be dealing with science projects, reading logs, and the new way to do fifth grade math (nobody really understands it). Family calendars are full...