New and Healthy Food Finds

I have a love-hate relationship with the Natural Foods Expo West that takes place in Anaheim each year. I love to go and find out what companies are up to with their products, how they interact with consumers, and how their products actually taste before I buy and/or recommend them.

On the other hand, navigating through the 3,000-plus exhibits along with 60,000 other professionals can be more than a bit daunting!...Read More

A Recipe for Life: 4 Ways to Change your DNA

"I need to lose weight and change my health. What's the magic recipe and how can I get a jumpstart on it?"

Oh, how often I hear this! As a registered dietitian, I work with clients to put the puzzle pieces of their lives together for a picture that facilitates change. That looks different for each person with no "one size fits all," but there are some common ingredients.

Research shows that lifestyle changes in four areas affect your genes within just two weeks. This means your body can change the way it responds to your DNA within 14 days to making the way for lowering blood pressure, blood glucose levels, weight, and even how quickly your body ages....Read More

Don't Wait to Prevent Diabetes: Start Today With 3 Easy Ways

With the holidays upon us, it might be easy to tell yourself to wait till the New Year to work on your diet, exercise plan or lifestyle. However, there's a good reason to start your plan today, and it's not about looking better in your clothes...Read More

5 Secrets of Supermarket Shopping

Since childhood, the grocery store has been a fascinating place for me -- my own toy store with interesting and fun things to look at and tasty treasures to eat.

Today, the temptations are still there for me, but it has gotten increasingly complicated to make the right choices. For many items, it is difficult to decipher the contents. Then, when you do look at the labels, there are layers of mysterious ingredients. Increased options adds to the challenge, resulting in a barrage of products that can overcome your healthy due diligence to choose wisely...Read More

The Sweet Life: Protect Yourself Against Sugar Toxicity and Diabetes

Remember the days when your mother said too much sugar would cause cavities? Well, not only was she right, but today's moms have more to be concerned about than just cavities. Multiple sugars and sweeteners abound in foods and maneuvering the maze of sweeteners is a far cry from a time when the only real two sources of sweetener were honey from bees and sugar from fruit...Read More