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BOO! Five Ways Dr. Oz Scares Me!!!

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Halloween is almost upon us and it is not Freddy, Jason, or Chucky that are giving me nightmares this year. It is Dr. Oz!  Of course, I want to support anyone that helps Americans take steps toward improving their health and quality of life.  However, I have a hard time supporting the nutrition misinformation provided […]

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Grocery Store Couples Counseling

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I love nutrition humor! I was giving a presentation the other day on healthy eating and reducing your sodium intake.  During the presentation, I mentioned that salt is as a preservative in a lot food.  A gentleman in the audience said “Well, then I will live for ever” and then continued to state that “Because I am full […]

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A fry by any other name.

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Last week, Burger King announced their “healthier” French Fry option called Satisfries.  These new crinkle-cut fries are claimed to be 40% less fat and 30% fewer calories compared to BK’s regular fries.  Below is a table comparing the nutrition facts of these two fries side by side.   For this comparison, I used the nutritional information […]

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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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Tracy Anderson on Pregnancy

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There have been numerous articles coming out over the past few weeks bashing Tracy Anderson’s comment about pregnancy.  The personal trainer to the stars stated in an interview that, “a lot of women use pregnancy as an excuse to let their bodies go, and that’s the worst thing.”  She continued,  “I’ve seen so many women who come […]

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Letter To The Editor: “Doctor titles: What’s the difference?”

Date: 1/23/2012 To: Don Wycliff, Public Editor Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611   Subject: “Doctor titles: What’s the difference?” – Misinformation on RD vs. CNS Credentials   In the article, titled “Doctor titles: What’s the difference?” Julie Deardorff, indicated that a certified nutrition specialist (CNS) is a more credible nutrition expert. […]

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