A New Paradigm for Healthy Planet, Healthy People, Healthy Agriculture
Modern dietary pressures. For most of my clients, that means opting for a cup of coffee and a to-go muffin at their office desk rather than, say, taking time to enjoy a homemade breakfast a home. But modern dietary pressures extend well beyond that. I am just back from the Healthy Agriculture, Healthy Nutrition, Healthy [...]
First, Do No Harm: Eat Less
I’ve only been in Greece 4 days, yet already I’m feeling bold enough to take a famous ancient Greek’s words (“First, Do No Harm” – Hippocrates, ca. 460 BC – ca. 370 BC) and morph them into my own. “Eating less is the #1 thing Americans can do to improve their health,” said Dr. Philippe Legrand, Chairman of France’s [...]
"Let Food Be Thy Medicine”… and be Sure it Includes the Right Fat
Although Hippocrates uttered these famous words a whopping 2,500 years ago, they seem more relevant than ever as we search the past and present for strategies to address our current health crises. As a dietitian and nutrition expert, I am often asked, “What is the SINGLE most important thing I should be eating or avoiding in [...]
