Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016
Guest post by Kelly Krikhely, MS, RD, CDN, Clinical Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Kelly Hogan, MS, RD, CDN, Senior Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital
Much to the dismay of parents everywhere, kids are notoriously picky eaters. Especially common amongst toddlers and preschoolers, the “picky eaters club” is more formally termed food neophobia. While most outgrow this phase by grade school (or here’s hoping, high school!), we’ve got some fail-proof strategies to help little ones become more adventurous eaters. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016
Guest post by Alexandra Rothwell, RD, CSO, CDN, Dubin Breast Center, The Tisch Cancer Institute.
When done right, salads are the perfect summer meal–cool and refreshing, made with all the best seasonal produce, substantial enough for a meal, but light enough to keep you energetic. However, even the most enthusiastic salad lovers can experience these two common pitfalls. One is a salad slump–not changing recipes or experimenting with new flavors enough to keep the meal exciting and sustainable. The other is filling the salad with so many calories that it’s no longer a healthy meal. These recipes provide a few ideas to stay healthy, while putting some new life into this delicious meal! (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016
Guest post by Alexandra Rothwell, RD, CSO, CDN, Dubin Breast Center, The Tisch Cancer Institute.
Beach trips, weekend getaways, parties, and happy hours…with summer finally here, we can anticipate lots of fun celebrations with friends and family. If you’re health conscious and worry that all this fun may lead to one tortilla chip too many, don’t fear! The workweek can be a great time to catch up with some healthy meals, so that you can fully enjoy the more festive times. Here are some great bring-to-work meal ideas to try: (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016
Guest post by Alexandra Rothwell, MPH, RD, CSO, CDN, Dubin Breast Center, The Tisch Cancer Institute.
Are you one of the many people with a few extra pounds that won’t budge, even though you’re doing everything right? If so, read on to find out if you’ve been tricked by one of these 5 common weight loss saboteurs…
Drinking Diet Soda
When craving a sweet drink, health conscious people look for something that won’t break the calorie bank and often reach for a diet soda. Unfortunately, these “diet” drinks may do more harm to the waistline than many people realize. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Aspen Ideas 2016
Guest post by Alexandra Rothwell, MPH, RD, CSO, CDN, Dubin Breast Center, The Tisch Cancer Institute.
Here’s the truth: most of us eat too many carbohydrates (starch, sugar, etc.–it is all the same), and for most of us, cutting back on the breads, pastas, and sweets can help us reach our health goals.
I’m not advocating for an Atkins diet, or even a very low carbohydrate diet. I’m advocating for an appropriate carbohydrate diet. When I counsel women for weight management, I listen to what they currently eat and help them find easy and delicious ways to substitute some of the starch in their meals with healthier foods. Here are some of the best substitutions: (more…)
Much to the dismay of parents everywhere, kids are notoriously picky eaters. Especially common amongst toddlers and preschoolers, the “picky eaters club” is more formally termed food neophobia. While most outgrow this phase by grade school (or here’s hoping, high school!), we’ve got some fail-proof strategies to help little ones become more adventurous eaters. (more…)
