The Keto Diet

The Keto Diet

Last year it was Paleo. Then the documentary “What the Health” came out and everyone decided to give Veganism a try. Most recently, the biggest weight loss fad to hit the internet and social media hubs is the Ketogenic Diet, or “Keto Diet.”...
Go Bananas for Bananas

Go Bananas for Bananas

By Katie Clarke MS, RD, LDN One of the most popular fruits in the grocery store seems to be facing quite a bruised reputation. Chances are high that you have come across an internet ad or overheard a conversation claiming that bananas are akin to candy bars and that...
Why Does BMI Carry SO Much Weight?

Why Does BMI Carry SO Much Weight?

BMI. Quite possibly the least favored topic of any patient. Discussing a patient’s BMI can cause frustration because, quite frankly, most people feel judged when looking at what appears to be a grading scale for how well or poorly they have managed their weight. That...
Fermented Foods and Friendly Bacteria

Fermented Foods and Friendly Bacteria

Kombucha. Sauerkraut. Kefir. Kimchi. Miso. Yogurt. Tempeh. What do these foods have in common? They are all fermented foods. The Fermentation Process Fermentation is a process of food preservation in which bacteria or yeast are used to break down a food’s sugar or...
Healthy Heart Diets vs. Heart Breaking Diets

Healthy Heart Diets vs. Heart Breaking Diets

It seems every year a new diet trend emerges boasting new and improved health benefits. But are their claims true? As we close on National Heart Health month, we have outlined a few popular diets and what research is showing about their cardiovascular effects....