Yearly Archives: 2017

Beyond Picky Eating: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Ricky, a smiling 10 year old boy, came into my office accompanied by his mom. She and his pediatrician were concerned because Ricky was not growing the way he should. Mom says Ricky has always been a picky eater, but

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Posted in Health

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: HIGH FAT DIETS HEALTHIER THAN HIGH CARBOHYDRATES -REALLY?

A recent study has resulted in a flurry of headlines such as: New Study Favors Fat Over Carbs published in the New York Times (9/8//17). They report on a study called PURE (Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology) which was recently

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GETTING BIGGER: DIETARY SUPPLEMENT ADVICE FOR TEENS

Chances are you know a teenage boy or two who would like to increase the size of his muscles.  While an effective exercise program matched with adequate nutrition will allow them to accomplish this goal, many respond to the lure

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Posted in Sports Nutrition

Leaner Isn’t Always Better For Athletes

Claire, a high school track athlete, is careful about what she eats.  Competing in the 5k, she feels that the leaner she is, the faster she will run.  She avoids bread and other starchy foods, and hardly ever allows herself

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Posted in Sports Nutrition, Weight Management

Improving Success with Weight Management

The 40-something guy was feeling frustrated.  He estimates he’s lost over 100 pounds in the past 15 years, always gaining it back and more.  When he’s feeling motivated, he cuts back dramatically on his eating and drinking and spends long

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Posted in Weight Management