I’m sure this news won’t come as a surprise to you, because I’ve been preaching about it for quite some time now. But a recent study confirms that when it comes to buying nutritious food, you get [...]
Category: Nutrition
2015 Dietary Guidelines set the stage for massive public health crisis
Well, they’re finally here. The official 2015 US Dietary Guidelines. I wish I had something good to say about them. But the fact is, they’re not really all that exciting. Of course let’s not [...]
The best way to indulge this Valentine’s Day
This weekend is Valentine’s Day. And, of course, Valentine’s Day and chocolate are pretty much inseparable…But that doesn’t mean you have to go for the big old, cheesy heart-shaped box. I mean, I [...]
How that crowded restaurant may be sabotaging your waistline
I’m a strong proponent of cooking and eating in the comfort of my own home vs. eating out. Primarily because it allows me to be in control of the ingredients I’m using. But I just read a new [...]
New study backs the healing power of fat
Did you know my book The Hamptons Diet was originally titled The Healthy Miracle Oil Diet? That’s how vital I believe dietary fat is to health. Yet I still meet plenty of people who aren’t [...]
Does “food profiling” really help consumers make healthy choices?
It looks like food labeling isn’t just confusing here in the U.S. I just came across an article out of France proposing a new labeling system to help consumers in that country make healthier food [...]
Is this dinnertime staple really as deadly as asbestos and plutonium?
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t heard this news by now. But with New Year’s resolutions in full swing, and so many people vowing to eat healthier in 2016, I thought it was important to address the [...]
Three simple tips for ringing in a healthy New Year
Holiday celebrations are drawing to a close, but not without one last hurrah. And in my experience, New Year’s eve parties present some of the biggest challenges of all. So today, I thought I’d [...]
The hidden danger in being naturally thin
Believe it or not, I have many patients who have never suffered with a weight problem. I personally think they are freaks of nature, but that’s just the former “fat kid” in me who can’t imagine [...]
Is social media fueling the obesity epidemic?
Let’s face it, these days you’re bombarded with pictures of food literally 24/7. Whether it’s through advertisements, social media, or cooking programs, you’re constantly surrounded by “food [...]