Health is the New Wealth By Judy Foreman (Montecito Journal) Ah ! The New Years Resolution. Talk about it or do something about it! The top contenders for change usually include smoking cessation, drinking less alcohol, cleaning up your diet through improved nutrition and beginning an exercise regimen that helps with weight loss and stress […]
Milk Dangers
You may not be aware of this, but milk consumption is a very controversial topic amongst the health care community. As a Registered Dietitian, I was initially taught that lower fat dairy products are fine in moderation and are needed for growing children and people with Osteoporosis. Now as a more experienced nutritionist, I never […]
How to be Healthy During Pregnancy
This month, I am writing about nutrition & pregnancy as a healthy reminder for my body, as well my friends who are going through this process. My husband and I are excited to announce that we are almost five months pregnant with our second baby! I’d like to take this opportunity to review nutrition basics […]
Benefits of Nuts
Nuts are one of my favorite snacks because they are delicious and good for you. Many people are scared of nuts because they are high in calories and fat but when eaten properly, they are beneficial to our health. Health Benefits of Nuts: Nuts are good for our heart. Researchers found that people who eat […]
Foods Causing Cancer
Last year I wrote about Cancer Prevention when my Dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. After surgery and treatment, I am happy to say that he is doing great. That newsletter, “Cancer Prevention” is archived on my website. In the past month, our family has received sad news that two more family members have been […]
Healthy and Unhealthy Diets
It’s swimsuit season and people are always asking me how to lose weight. I’m sure you have realized that there is no clear cut answer. There are so many diets out there and all of our bodies and personalities are so different. I figured that the best way to handle this dilemma is to evaluate […]