The Dietitian's Digest

Nutrition & Wellness

  • Rate Your Fiber Intake

    Rate your fiber intake. Do you meet the recommended 25-38 grams of fiber/day or are you at least better than average?

  • Weekend Extras

    Don’t let the weekend sabotage your weight loss efforts!

  • Got Water?

    I regularly conduct health fairs and Biggest Winner competition for companies who add wellness benefits for their  employees.  During these events, staff have an optional weigh-in which includes body fat analysis, fluid status and bone density screening.  It is the norm during these events for work groups to weigh in as being dehydrated. Consider that the average…

  • Apple or Pear

    When it comes to the whole piece of fruit, pears are slightly higher in fiber, while apples have the edge on Vitamin C.  Both are excellent choices for your summer fruit bowl because they tend not to attract fruit flies and can hold up against the warmer days.  However, when it comes to body shape…

  • Running on Empty

    Will running on empty burn a greater amount of body fat, leaving you ultimately leaner, faster?

  • Should My Son Use Muscle Drinks?

    A mom recently asked me if it was ok that her teenage son was drinking commercial protein drinks everyday to help bulk up this summer.  He was drinking one, 20 ounce container every day.  They recently added them to the vending areas at the health club next to the Gatorade machine so they both figured…

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    Practicing your pregame meal perfects your performance when it comes time for the real deal. Learn the food science behind the 3-4 hour recommendation.

  • Dehydrating Symptoms

    Here are a few quick reminders about the symptoms of dehydration now that the days are growing longer, hotter and you are most likely gearing up for a race or two. 1) Thirst is a poor indicator of whether you should drink, because once your mind registers thirst, you are already dehydrated. You may need…