Whats is Mindful Eating? For many people eating is a fast paced, multitasking event where your attention is on everything except what and why you are eating. Mindful eating is paying attention to the food you eat as you prepare, serve and consume it. Why Should You Try Mindful Eating? Being attentive to the process […]
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When you hate your body it is tempting to try just one more diet and hope for the motivation to keep it going. However, in the long run most diets fail partly because they often require you to disregard your physiological urges to eat. Constantly feeling hungry leads to sneak eating, bingeing and weight gain. […]
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If you are looking for a new way to use cranberries and sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving, the Sweet Potato Panna Cotta with Toasted Pecans and Cranberry Coulis from my cookbook, The Diabetes-Friendly Kitchen is a sophisticated dessert that is simple to prepare despite the fancy name. “Panna cotta” is just a fancy pudding Panna cotta […]
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My clients frequently ask me if meal prepping is worth all the work. Based on the number of recipes and meal plans I have shared with my clients over the years you might think a menu plan is the perfect solution to changing your diet. However, just having a meal plan may not be enough […]
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Yes, you can lose weight without restrictive dieting. In fact, you have a much better chance of maintaining weight loss if you lose the weight WITHOUT following the latest diet. When you are on a diet, whether it is keto, clean or pescatarian or any other popular weight loss plan, you are probably looking forward to the moment when you […]
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Losing weight and keeping it off is a long term commitment that requires a day to day focus. A-E-I-O-U are the letters that spell success and can guide your daily efforts. A Start with an Action planThink of your action plan as a very specific, daily/weekly “To Do” list. It should focus on what […]
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If you just discovered a 2 foot-long zucchini hidden in your garden, this is the perfect recipe for you. It is from my cookbook, The Diabetes-Friendly Kitchen 125 Recipes for Creating Healthy Meals (HMH 2012). The talented Ben Fink was the photographer who ate the entire dish after he took the picture!
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First you need to understand what I mean by “good carbs”. I’m referring to carbohydrate-containing foods that give your body more that just starch and sugars. Think whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits, nuts and dairy. Reason #1 to eat good carbs Fiber & resistant starch (prebiotics). This is the food for the good bacteria in […]
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Even the Hudson Valley in New York State has its share of people facing the challenges of type 2 diabetes. My article on Managing Diabetes was just published in the Healthy Hudson Valley magazine, however, the tips shared are appropriate for anyone with diabetes, regardless of where you live. Have any questions? Contact me.
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