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Lighten Up Your Vacation

12/13/2012 3:53:46 PM by Adage Tech

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A New Diet Drug On The Horizon?

2/28/2012 1:47:09 PM by Melinda R Johnson MS RD

Advances in medicine have come so far, it’s amazing to me that we simply don’t have many tools in our medical tool belt when it comes to helping people lose weight – the standard “eat less and move more” remains our best answer. Surgical options, including lap-band and gastric bypass, can be lifesaving but are certainly risky and require big life changes. Weight loss drugs that have been clinica... read more

Feb

Goulash and Dumplings: Pass the Vegetables Please!

2/12/2013 3:13:33 PM by Ivonne Cueva_1

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Prague, Czech Republic to attend a scientific conference. Those in attendance, including a few of my dietitian colleagues, were able to emerge ourselves in the culture and tradition of Prague (Praha). As we strolled the cobblestone streets of old town Prague, viewed the magnificent buildings and castles, and ate traditional Czech cuisine,... read more

Feb

Chocolate Anyone???

2/16/2012 1:11:07 PM by Vandana R Sheth RD CDE

Enjoy Chocolate-- a heart healthy treat as you celebrate American Heart month... read more

Feb

Keeping New Year's Resolutions

2/6/2012 10:01:45 PM by Ruth Frechman MA RD CPT

It's February. Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Are you still following your New Year's Resolutions? If you want to lose weight this year, don't give up. Make small changes to your diet until they become a lifestyle. That means keeping those resolutions the whole year.... read more

Dec

New Online Nutrition SuperTracker Helps You Get Your Plate In Shape!

12/29/2011 1:17:45 PM by Melissa J Dobbins MS RD CDE

Have you heard about the new “plate” that has replaced the old food pyramid? It’s called MyPlate and it’s based on the most recent revision of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. And just this week, the USDA announced a cool new tool to help you take those guidelines and put them into practice. The SuperTracker is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource available at ChooseMyPlate.gov desig... read more

Dec

Food as Medicine

12/12/2011 11:23:08 AM by Judy Caplan MS RD

Heart burn? Constipated? Gas pains? Always running to the bathroom? People don’t usually talk about these things but as a registered dietitian in private practice, I hear these complaints all too often. Many of my clients come to see me as the last resort to solving their intestinal problems. They also come looking for ways to reduce their reliance on prescription medication, to lose weight, to lo... read more

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