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Obesity in Childhood

The prevalence of obesity for children and adolescents ages 2-19 years old living in the United States is nearly 17%. This statistic is dramatically above the estimated 5% from the early 1970’s. Our society has become less focused on manual … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About Gout

Gout has been around for centuries. It was a common condition among the wealthier class, who because little other food was available lived mostly on meat. Gout is a painful swelling of the joints, and a common form of arthritis. … Continue reading

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Who’s Really Watching the Store?

One of the reasons I became a Registered Dietitian was my own personal lack of nutrition knowledge which only kept me locked into bad habits of course I did not know were bad habits. In school I wanted to be … Continue reading

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Are You Headed for Heart Disease?

27.1 million Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), have heart disease. Being overweight or obese, having high blood pressure and/or type II diabetes are conditions that may increase the risk of developing heart disease, as well as … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Superbowl without Putting On the Pounds

Today and every day until February 5th, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be creating a game plan and and practicing the winning strategies created by their experienced coaching staff. One of my jobs as a … Continue reading

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#1 Most Important Weight Loss Strategy

After years of battling weight issues personally and professionally there is one very important strategy that needs to be addressed. Long-term success will be achieved when and only when you understand and master this strategy. In my practice when counseling … Continue reading

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Outsmarting the Salad Server and Becoming a Slimmer You

How often have you been to a salad station in a take- out lunch place with someone on the other side ready to fill your bowl? I have many clients that are faced with this situation daily during their work … Continue reading

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Let’s Party and Lose Weight

This time of year besides the million and one items on our to do lists there are numerous invitations to business and personal holiday networking events with overflowing buffets, open bar cocktail parties and of course the “deadly dessert” assortments. … Continue reading

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