Diabetes: 7 Myths and 7 Facts

Julie had a history of diabetes in her family, and although her doctor had been warning her of the risks, she was still caught off-guard when she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at age 43.

Formerly known as adult onset diabetes, Type 2 diabetes normally runs in families. However, many who are diagnosed have no family history of the disease. It can also be caused by a person's lifestyle.

When she came to me, Julie had a lot of fear, in part because she didn't understand what the diagnosis meant for her diet and her future. I helped her separate the myths from the facts....Read More

Gluten-Free, Raw, Plant-Based and Macrobiotic Diets: What's Right for You?

Food terms like gluten-free, raw, plant-based andmacrobiotic catch on faster than their definitions making it hard to be knowledgeable on what they really are without some extensive research. And, even when you know what they mean, it can be difficult to determine whether a particular way of eating is right for you...Read More

How Can We Nurse Our Country Back to Good Health?

Americans are packing on the pounds -- it's a reality. Sadly, our nation, which excels on so many fronts, is not at the forefront of nutritional intelligence -- especially when it comes to our children.

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution showed that the food being served to our youth goes far beyond "unwholesome." Statistics show Type 2 -- or adult onset -- diabetes, is on the rise. Our children are the first generation who will live shorter lives than their parents...Read More

What Supplements should you Really Take?

Confused about which vitamins to take? You're not alone. With more choices, research and money at stake, we live in a time with a lot of controversy about the necessity of supplements....Read More

Is a Gluten-Free Diet Really Healthier?

Have you noticed the abundance of gluten-free foods available at grocery stores or on menus these days? The proliferation of gluten-free products, along with the marketing of them, might lead you to believe that they are the new panacea to better health or weight loss...Read More