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Ever Wonder About Nut Nutrition? By: Kristine Van Workum, Registered Dietitian
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I often hear my patients state, “I like nuts but aren’t they too high in calories and fat?” My answer, “no way!” Nuts can fit into a healthy eating plan whether your goal is to lose weight, gain weight, or…
Are Dietary Supplements Safe? By: Kristine Van Workum, Registered Dietitian
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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a survey summary from 2007 reported the following: 17.7% of American adults had used “natural products” (i.e. dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) in the past 12 months. The most popular…
MyPlate replaces MyPyramid, by Kristine Van Workum, Registered Dietitian
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By now most people have heard that MyPyramid (previously known as The Food Guide Pyramid) has been archived and replaced by MyPlate. On June 2, 2011, the USDA introduced the new graphic, in hopes of creating a clearer picture of…
Celebrate National Nutrition Month! By: Kristine Van Workum, Registered Dietitian
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As I’ve discussed in previous blogs, when you add more color to your plate, you increase the variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in your meal. In March 2011, the American Dietetic Association encourages this technique through their National Nutrition…
Italian Eating Patterns, By: Dr. Mark A. Fusco
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Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time in Italy with one of the world’s most prominent weight loss surgeons. This surgeon practices in Rome, but has travelled and worked extensively in the United States. At one point during…
Eating Well in the New Year, By Kristine Van Workum, Registered Dietitian
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As most Americans begin the New Year, we often think of dieting, New Year’s resolutions and things we feel we should give up. We often try to change too many variables or set unrealistic rules which we are unable to…