Top 9 Blog Posts of 2016

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!  It’s hard to believe that 2016 has come to an end. I’d like to wrap up the year by re-posting 9 of my most popular blog posts from 2016.  Thanks for reading my blog. I’d love to know what topics you’d like me to blog about in 2017.

Top blog posts of 2016

23 STRATEGIES TO CONTROL NIGHTTIME EATING.

“I’m so good during day … but at night I can’t stay outof the kitchen”.  Sound familiar? I frequently hear this from my clients. It happens to me as well.  So why is it that we are able to watch what we eat during the day but night time brings out the food demons? But there are some tips and tricks that can help you reign in the evening munchies.  Read more …

IS INTERMITTENT FASTING HEALTHY?

We’ve always been told to eat three square meals a day. Or that going too long without eating will slow your metabolism. But what if it turned out that fasting for part of a day  or even a whole day might actually have health benefits AND help you lose weight? Intermittent fasting has been a hot topic lately so I decided to do a little research.  Read more ..

HEALTHY NEW SUPERMARKET FINDS.

I’m always on the lookout for healthy new products on the market. I especially like foods that come in portion controlled packs! Several of the picks for this post came from recommendations from my clients as well as trips to Whole Foods, Matter of Health, Morton Williams and random delis in NYC.   Read more …

TOP 8 NUTRITION TIPS FOR A HEALTHY GUT.

When you hear the word bacteria, what comes to mind? Germs… sickness? While that may be true of some bacteria, others are “good” and play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that you have 5 pounds of bacteria living in your body?  It turns out that these little critters play an important role in health. 70% of our immune system comes from our gut. In addition to gastro-intestinal health, research is also linking gut bacteria to heart health, obesity, risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, mental health, allergies, etc.  Read more …

10 TIPS TO AVOID ALL OR NOTHING THINKING.

How many times have you thought – “I ate that cookie, I might as well finish the bag and start my diet again tomorrow”  or “I’m trying to cut out all alcohol. I caved in and already had a glass – I might as well have another”.  I hear these things all the time from my clients.  The problem is that this mentality sets us up for failure –  in addition to making us feel downright miserable much of the time.  In order to be successful with weight loss and overall physical and mental health, we need to find a way to get out of the all or nothing mentality because it doesn’t work long term.   Read more …

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WEIGH YOURSELF?

I often get asked this question by my patients. Should you weigh yourself once a day, once a week or not at all? Should you just go by how you feel or how your clothes fit? The answer is – there is no ONE  answer that suits everyone!  You really need to consider how YOU react to the scale and what the pros and cons are of using the scale as well as the frequency. In certain instances, I find daily or weekly weights very helpful, but in other situations they are the worst and cause obsessions with the scale, decreased motivation and self esteem.  Read more …

HEALTHY LUNCHES ON THE RUN FROM 20 NYC RESTAURANTS.

If you eat lunch on the run like me, you’re always looking for new healthy ideas. The same old salad or sandwich for lunch gets boring. Look no further! It’s time for my semi-annual Healthy Lunch on the Run Survival Guide that includes over 125 healthy lunch ideas from 20 NYC restaurants including  Fresh & Co, Chipotle, Pret, Panera, Cosi, Hale & Hearty, Subway, Le Pain Quotidien, Dig Inn, Sweet Green, The Little Beet, Lenwich, Roast Kitchen, Moaz. Cava Grill, Muscle Maker Grill,  Just Salad, Chopt, Potbelly, Starbucks, Roast Kitchen and Au Bon Pain. Read on for healthy lunch tips then download my  FREE guide with the 125 Healthy Lunches on the Run at the end of this post. Read more …

44 HEALTHY LOW CARB SNACKS.

If you’re on a low carb diet, you probably cringe when you hear the word snack. Most snacks are loaded with carbs – not exactly ideal if you have diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS or are just trying to follow a low carb diet. And  low carb snacks like nuts or cheese get pretty tiresome after a while … not to mention high in calories if you have portion control “issues”.  The good news is that snacks don’t have to be so boring.  Just because you’re on a low carb diet doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself.  What kind of cravings do you have? Salty or sweet? Crunchy or creamy? Many of us have all of these cravings from time to time, so I included a few snacks from each of these categories.  Read on for my top low carb snack pics. Happy snacking! Read more …

13 NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR HEALTHY AGING.

You can’t turn back the clock when it comes to your age. But why is it that some people age in a healthy manner and others don’t fare as well? Is there a secret to healthy aging?  Unfortunately, as you probably guessed, there is no miracle cure to slow the aging process. But don’t feel it is out of your control. Experts believe  70-80% of aging is environmental/lifestyle and 20-30% genetic. Specifically it is felt that diet determines around 30% of how long we live. So there IS a lot you can do. And it’s never to late to start. Read more …

What topics would you like me to blog about in 2017? Add to the comment section!