Dec 24, 2011

Share|As a nutritionist a lot of the questions that people ask me are related to weight loss. In fact, I was asked some questions while shopping at the supermarket the other night. Soon enough there were about seven people involved in the discussion which could be likened to information rugby scrum. I found it interesting how many different ideas people have...

Dec 11, 2011

Share|The good press surrounding omega-3 fats (namely ALA, DHA and EPA) continues and their positive impact seems to extend to the cardiovascular system, brain, joints and other areas of our body. The benefits of omega-3 fats to general health and disease prevention have lead to an explosion of foods on the market that are formulated around or fortified with...

Nov 30, 2011

Share|When I was a boy each summer we would pick blueberries right off bushes in the backyard and make blueberry ice cream, pies and pancakes. These days any time I have fresh blueberries I am mentally returned to those days. As a nutritionist I understand that taste can be one of the strongest memory stimulators, however now I am wondering if the blueberries...

Share|   The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition & Optimal Health 2nd edition The Nutritionist provides an overview of the basic concepts involved in nourishing the human body in an organized and progressive first-person question-and-answer format. Its eminently readable style and easy-to-understand graphics will enhance your comprehension of applied...

Sep 10, 2011

Share|Every week it seems that there is a new ground breaking research finding in the world of nutrition. It makes me think what an amazing time it is to be able to understand what those before us could only speculate. For instance, Hippocrates, recognized as the “father of medicine” for his accomplishments nearly 2500 years ago, said “Let thy food be thy...