The most frequent questions I am asked are about dietary supplements.  Do they work?  Are they safe?  What are the best brands?  I tell people there are over 10,000 different dietary supplements on the market today it is impossible for any one person to know all of them.  And so navigating your way thorough the aisles lined with thousands of bottles is no easy task.  How do you know what are safe, effective and worth your money?  I instruct people to start with the ingredients they should avoid at all costs based on FDA recommendations.

To see the FDA’s warning about specific supplements click here.

I am a Registered Dietitian working in the area of Eating Disorders.  That being said, I can assure food and mood are intimately connected but maybe not the way we once thought.  I came across this article in Los Angeles Times health section, it’s food for thought.

The Food-Mood Connection

Please make sure to check the Media Link for updates.

Have you heard a lot of talk about Calcium and Vitamin D lately?  Wonder if you are getting enough, too much or if you need to supplement?  Check out this article to find out.

Long and Short of Calcium and Vitamin D

Is money stress taking a toll on your health?  Read this USA Today article to find out.
Money is Big Issue in Stress Survey

Are nuts good for me?  Check out this article in The New York Times.

“Nutrition: Study Finds Eating Nuts Helps Cholesterol”

Nuts & Cholesterol

“A Cajun Sensation” South Philly Review