What Are Resistant Starches?

Resistant starch (RS) is a form of carbohydrate that is not digested in the small intestine so it travels to the large intestine. RS is a form of fiber which feeds the microbiota in our large intestines.  Bananas, potatoes, legumes and grains are foods that have natural resistant starches in them. These foods support the …

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The Art of – Shinrin Yoku- Forest Bathing

it’s not just a walk in the woods- it’s about being in the moment and engaging the senses. My gal pal Debra Lew Harder told me Forest Bathing is a Japanese term for nature therapy which started in 1982 and is sometimes referred to as ecotherapy.  Forest bathing describes a broad group of techniques or …

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New AGA Guidelines on Probiotics

When I read in June 2020 that the American Gastroenterologic Association (AGA) recommends probiotics for only 3 very specific cases, I was taken a back. After all-,have we not always heard ” Probiotics are good for the gut?” Not to mention, probiotics found in the pill form is a 45 Billion dollar business! Here is …

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Mint & Feta Watermelon Summer Salad

This is a fresh summer salad that is cool, crunchy and mouth-watering. Sweet seedless watermelon combined with garden mint , zesty lime and salty feta make this a fresh and mouthwatering summer salad.

What is the difference between a “nutritionist” and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

RDNs Have a Rigorous Training RDNs provide Medical Nutrition Therapy- they are medically trained with 4 years of pre-medical sciences from an accredited university, a 1200 hour supervised internship in hospitals and then an exam. The schooling of an RDN often requires a Master’s degree- the whole training is a minimum of 5 years and …

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