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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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Proposition 37: Your Vote. Your Label.

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Today is Election Day!  So, if you haven’t voted yet…go do it!  Californians are also currently voting on Proposition 37. What is Proposition 37? Prop 37 is a genetically engineered food labeling initiative statute.  It is hard to find a reliable list of all foods containing GMOs, but the estimate is that 75-80% of all […]

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B Vitamin Supplements: Controversy and Commercials

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Walgreens has a new commercial implying that B vitamins will help you increase your energy.    In the commercial, there is a husband and wife debating whether or not their small backyard is a garden or farm.  At the end of the commercial, the husband drives up in a tractor with chickens in it.  Then, the camera flashes to the […]

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Get the “Fats” On Oils

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Oils seem to be one of the main topics of discussion with many of my clients lately.  I was recently interviewed by Beth Roessner, Associate Online Editor, of Active.com on this topic.   Here are the questions and answers from our interview:   Beth:  With so many products and information that are pushing people to a fat-free […]

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Peanut Butter Adventures

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I love peanut butter. A lot. (No joke, I found myself eating straight out of the jar while writing this post).  It is my favorite protein source, snack, and treat, all in one.  I used to eat Reduced Fat Jiff Peanut Butter, because I just liked the texture. But don’t let that “reduced fat” label trick you into thinking that it is one […]

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