Fad Diets

Is eating a gluten-free diet the new fad?

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I recently interviewed Celiac disease nutrition guru Lara Field about this current dietary trend. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed her Master’s of Science degree and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. During her internship, Field completed additional specialized pediatric training […]

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Raspberry Ketones: Hype or Helpful

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Latetly, I have been getting numberous questions from clients about raspberry ketones.  I was even at a wedding this past weekend and it was the number one party question I got asked at the event.   Are raspeberry ketones the new miracle weight loss supplement?  Will raspeberry ketones help me lose weight?  Do raspberry ketones really help shrink […]

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SkyMall’s New Years Resolutions

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You may have read SykMall over the holidays, while trying to pass the time on a long flight.  SkyMall is packed with a ton of odd nick nacks, weird gifts, and unique statues that you would never want to put in your front yard.  Lately, there has even been a section in the magazine and online devoted to […]

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Misleading Commericals

Commercials can be very misleading!  They can make you think you are helping a good cause, going to lose weight if you buy a specific product, or can help your child meet their nutritional needs without practicing eating balanced meals.  Most of the food and dietary supplement commercials we see on TV are selling products we don’t actually […]

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Health & Wellness Ms. Career Girl Connect

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This past Thursday, I was asked to participate on a health and wellness panel at a Ms. Career Girl Connect event.  Our host was Nicole Crimaldi, the founder of MsCareerGirl.com.  The panel included:  Steph Turner – Personal Trainer, myself – Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Samantha Borow – Holistic Health Coach, and Stephanie Mansour […]

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Detox Disturbed

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At this point, I am sure you have heard about the popular term called “detox.”  But what does it mean…well there really is no actual meaning.  It is thought that if you go on a “detox” diet you help your body eliminate toxins.  WHAT? Now, I understand that if you are smoking, drinking, eating frozen dinners/take out (aka junk), […]

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