Nutrition Articles

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published its first ever set of guidelines for the treatment of obesity in children, and the recommendations have received a lot of media attention – both good and bad. We asked local pediatrician, Dr. Pia Fenimore, how she felt about the document (over 100 pages!), and she graciously shared…

Vitamin C supplements are often recommended to boost our defenses against symptoms of the common cold. But when is it most effective to take, and does it really work? For everyone who has been struggling with the onslaught of colds, flus, RSV, COVID, etc. this season, I feel your pain. I’m not sure there will…

If you love apple cider vinegar (or ACV), you’ve probably noticed the many claims about its health benefits – and not just because it’s a salad topper! Here’s an ACV 101 with a look at the science behind these health claims, and the new (and unusual) ways it’s being added to people’s diets this year.…

As we begin a new year, resolutions about health, wellness, and weight loss may be on the forefront of our minds. We are bombarded with advice about which methods work best. Following is a deep dive into one such option – the GOLO diet – to help us decipher if their claims of losing weight…

We’ve probably all turned to food for comfort at some point 🙋‍♀️. Referred to as emotional eating, this behavior is often associated with overeating, but there’s more to unpack. The following sheds light on some lesser-known aspects of emotional eating, as well as a few coping tips to keep in mind! 🍨EMOTIONAL EATING. Picture the…

Crickets and beetles and caterpillars, oh my! It may be farfetched to think insects could become the next favorite ballpark snack, but they certainly offer some surprising benefits. Do you think they’re worth a try? 🦗🐛🐜When we think of eating bugs, we may imagine crunching on a sizzling beetle from an open-air market in Thailand…

Everyday it seems like there’s a new headline highlighting the link between inflammation and nutrition, advising us on which foods to choose and which ones to avoid. But do these recommendations truly live up to the hype? What is the best diet for treating arthritis?  A diet high in fruits and vegetables may help. A…

The school cafeteria is a chance for kids to eat independently, observe what other kids are eating, and to make their own choices about what and how much to eat. But with more emphasis today on healthy eating, how do we address food requests, especially when they want what their friends are having? But first,…

We may have heard that high-fructose corn syrup is linked to chronic disease, but how does that translate into our every day dietary choices? Here’s the long and short of it. Last week I decided to look up #HFCS on my social media search, just to see what people were saying. The message was pretty…

Some say eating soy causes breast cancer and others say eating soy is protective for breast cancer as well as other cancers – so which one is it? 🔥 Soy has been under fire for as long as I can remember. In fact, 15 years ago, my final project for my “Nutrition and Chronic Disease”…

We hear a lot about getting more fiber in our diets, but how do we know how much is enough? Here are some ways to recognize your own fiber needs. First, some basics. Dietary fiber is the non-digestible part of the plants we eat. Foods with higher ratios of soluble fibers (think banana, applesauce, and…

If eating past the point of fullness has become a frequent occurrence, the following practice is a helpful way to kick-start more intentional eating habits while truly savoring food! 👋  Hi there – before reading, know that overeating happens to everyone. It’s something I work on everyday. When it happens, I forgive myself and move…