Nutrition

As a follow up to our last blog on October’s Macro Series (has everyone marked their calendars?), we wanted to provide more information on what the talks will cover. In addition to the subject matter outlined below for each 30-minute session, we look forward to an open discussion along with time for questions and answers…

We are excited to be conducting an October Nutrition Series about Macronutrients, or Macros.  Why we have chosen this particular topic? What are Macros, and why are they important?  How do we calculate individual requirements for each of them, along with their ratios as part of our daily calorie intake?

With Fall fast approaching (so hard to believe!), so is the season of spooks, pumpkins and changing leaves. Let’s plan to start this Autumn right with a great Autumn recipe! Here’s an idea-   SPICY SAUSAGE, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH FOIL PACKETS   An easy Fall foil packet dinner made with spicy chicken Andouille…

Summer is well upon us and there are so many things to appreciate; lazy weekend days at the pool, picnics, family get-togethers, etc. One of my favorite things is the abundance of fresh, inexpensive and yes, in-season berries. All of the best: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries . . . I like them all, and…

I’ve read and heard a lot about both pre- and probiotics in the medical literature and among my own patients.  I recommend probiotics for patients while they are on antibiotics to prevent any associated diarrhea, and medical literature supports that practice. But what about other uses?  What is a prebiotic?  What’s a probiotic?  What are…

Get ready for summer with this delicious and seasonal summer recipe! Juicy watermelon and soy-marinated Ahi tuna with cucumbers make a delicious, light, summer salad appetizer or first course when you need a dish to impress!