Detox Diets

Detox Diets

  Over the course of a lifetime, we will be exposed to thousands of foreign compounds that can enter our bodies through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe and directly through our skin or eyes.  To make matters worse, many of us have...

The Sweet Side of Barbeques

The 4th of July is behind us, but the summer barbecue season is still in full swing.  Let’s not forget about the sweet endings. You don’t have to skip dessert!  For some, a barbecue is not complete without a sweet finish, which brings us to desserts.  Pies and cakes...

The Truth About Gluten

Recently I sat down with one of New York City’s best Registered Dietitians, Robin Barrie Kaiden, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD, to discuss, among many things, gluten. This misunderstood and often blamed food ingredient is an important nutrient, so what exactly is it? Hopefully,...