9 Myths About Your Hangover

MYTH #1 A MORNING MIMOSA EASES A HANGOVER Not for long: The “hair of the dog that bit you” remedy just pushes a hangover to later in the day. Hangovers set in when blood-alcohol levels start to fall; the worst symptoms strike when levels reach zero, says alcohol researcher Robert Swift, M.D., Ph.D., of Brown…

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Protein Needs for Cardio and Weight Training

Are you consuming enough protein to maximize your workout? Maybe, but maybe not!  Protein needs for active people vary depending upon your weight and the frequency, intensity, duration and types of your activities. An adequate protein intake is important for muscle and tissue repair, muscle growth, and regulation of metabolism. The timing of your protein is…

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Can Nutritionists Control Their Intake of Sweets?

Many clients come into my office confiding in me that they can’t control their intake of certain foods, often times sweets. Frequently they are embarrassed with their lack of control.  They are seeking my guidance in learning how to control their intake of these foods. While I can give some behavior modification tips, I am not…

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“Adult Beverage” Calories Add Up Fast

“But I really do not eat that much”. Did you forget about the martini followed by the bottle of wine you shared last night? What about the margaritas (multiple) you had out with the girls the past weekend? Does this sound familiar? Do you have a “cosmo” belly? When estimating calorie intake many people completely disregard or greatly underestimate the amount…

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How Could You Have Gained So Much Weight over the Weekend?

woman on scale

How many of you gained weight over the holiday weekend? Probably quite few (if you dare to get on the scale!). Let’s say the scale jumped up 3 pounds from Friday to Monday morning. Could you really have gained 3 pounds in 3 days? Is is possible to have really gained so much weight over…

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Calories in Chinese Food

calories in Chinese food

updated 10/18 What do you do when there’s not time to make dinner? Order out! Pizza and Chinese are two of the most popular take out options. My clients often ask me what I think of Chinese food as a healthy option. Well, I wouldn’t give it a thumbs up. Many of the dishes are…

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