A Mindful Approach to Eating Through the Holidays
With the spring holidays of Passover and Easter upon us, it is easy to become overwhelmed with all the delicious foods that surround us. From Cadbury Eggs to chocolate covered matzah, tempting treats line the aisles at the grocery store---creating challenges for those...
Choose Cherries For Your Health
With the LA marathon around the corner, this week’s nutritionbite is dedicated to all of you runners out there who are looking to get a “nutritional edge” on fueling up for your runs and reducing exercise-related inflammation after them. Being a huge fan of cherries, ...
Trimming down the Super Bowl Splurge
You probably don’t want to hear about all the fattening, indulgent foods that you should be avoiding during the Super Bowl game this coming Sunday. And, I won't be harping on the fat, sugar or calorie content of food. I want to help you enjoy Super Bowl in all its...
Top 12 Snacks for 2012
What is your favorite snack? Have you ever looked at the ingredient list on the label? I dare you! The following are some of my favorite snacks because they taste good and pass the ingredient label test. They all contain 10 ingredients or less and no strange chemicals...
Calcium Does a Body Good in More Ways Than One
Calcium has always been touted for its role in building strong bones. However, it has also been in the spotlight for a completely different reason – its role in fat metabolism and weight loss. A few research studies have suggested that a diet high in calcium could...
“Shrooms”: Who Knew They Were So Good For You?
CONCEPT Shrooms, more formally known as mushrooms, are an often-overlooked vegetable. Most people only view mushrooms as a tasty addition to a salad, soup, or side dish. However, mushrooms actually contain a wealth of nutrients, and recent research highlights some of...