Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Researched and accepted dietary principles may guide the individual to finding a healthy and appropriate lifestyle for themselves. I have laid out a few of these that within my studies, experience and analysis of current articles in peer-reviewed journals with an understanding that each human is unique. Unique in their metabolism/physiology, in their emotional and stress (psychology) and in their struggles and challenges with daily living. Therefore, it goes without saying that there is no single “diet” or “lifestyle” that works for the masses. Each […]
Emotional Eating: Awareness and Control
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Emotional (or stress) eating has always been a hot topic, mainly because one can find themselves turning to the pantry or fridge for a source of comfort, even though the appetite stimulant hormones are not active. How it can be controlled, comes with an understanding of what it is and why it happens and then developing an appropriate strategy on how it can be controlled. Recognizing signs of emotional eating may seem obvious, like feelings of stress, anger, or sadness drives you to eat. Underlying […]
FUEL SAFE ZONE
protein cookies 1 c (4 scoops) vanilla whey protein powder 1 c almond flour 1 c almond butter 1½ c unsweet applesauce 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt sweetener optional, and for taste: Recommend to use a stevia based one and about 1 Tbsp is perfect amount for the recipe. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Use as a batter and shape into cookie size on a baking sheet (3″ diameter, can roll into a ball and press slightly down to flatten). Bake at 350 […]
Strive to be a "light eater" ?
Tips on Appetite Control Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Are you a light eater? In other words, when it gets light do you start eating. This is probably as amusing as being on the seafood diet. “See” food and eat it. As much as we make light of appetite control, these jokes certainly have a darker truth to them, namely those devilish nutrition challenges that take control of the human brain. “I cannot resist temptation” and “I have no will power” are probably the two most common phrases that my office […]
Strive to be a “light eater” ?
Tips on Appetite Control Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Are you a light eater? In other words, when it gets light do you start eating. This is probably as amusing as being on the seafood diet. “See” food and eat it. As much as we make light of appetite control, these jokes certainly have a darker truth to them, namely those devilish nutrition challenges that take control of the human brain. “I cannot resist temptation” and “I have no will power” are probably the two most common phrases that my office […]
