March is National Nutrition Month. The theme this year is “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right”. We all know that if we have to choose between eating something that tastes good or something that’s nutritious, we will generally choose the tasty option. But just because it is good for you doesn’t mean it can’t taste …
Q: So I have started drinking this yogurt smoothie… what can you say about its nutrition facts? How much can I drink in a day? A: Thanks for the question. There have been a lot of new yogurt and yogurt smoothie products in the last few years, so it could be helpful to know what …
I listened to a fascinating webinar yesterday about nutrition for patients having major surgery. The information was pretty technical and specific, but I had to share one particularly interesting tidbit. While it may not directly apply to most of us, it illustrates the importance of nutrition and how seemingly small dietary changes can have a …
Q: Hey Kim! Can you give your advice on good sources of calcium? I can’t eat any dairy due to breastfeeding a baby with milk protein allergy. Would love advice on what foods to eat (that taste normal, like NO KALE!!!) that will help the two of us get our calcium. A: Thanks for the …
I came across this TED talk last month which shed some interesting light on weight and health. Sandra Aamodt is a neuroscientist who talks about her life long struggles with dieting. She highlights a fascinating study which looked at the effects of four healthy lifestyle habits – eating fruits and vegetables, exercise three times a …
It’s the end of January. How many of you have given up on your New Year’s resolutions already? Some stats I found said that only 8% of people are successful in completing their resolutions and only 64% of people make it past the first month. Why is it so hard to keep our resolutions? It …
