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 […]
DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
Season’s Greetings Ah, the holiday season! This is a time to enjoy family and friends, and rich traditions, but it is also the time of year when tempting treats are everywhere we turn. Unlike other times of the year when the occasional wedding or birthday bash makes it easy to overindulge, the holidays are one back-to-back, high-calorie feast after another. Holidays revolve around food and family, but Christmas actually has its roots in a feast. Although Christmas represents serious temptation for a dieter, following these tips will help you succeed […]
NOVEMBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Over 200 years ago President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday in November the national day to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1941 it became a national holiday. In 1621 the Pilgrim’s had their first successful corn harvest, and a celebratory feast was organized. They invited the Native American allies and had the first celebrated thanksgiving. Every year families gather on Thanksgiving day to celebrate family, giving to others and what they are most thankful for. But it is also that time of year, when most of us tug a little […]
NOVEMBER 2023NEWSLETTER
Over 200 years ago President Abraham Lincoln declared the fourth Thursday in November the national day to celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1941 it became a national holiday. In 1621 the Pilgrim’s had their first successful corn harvest, and a celebratory feast was organized. They invited the Native American allies and had the first celebrated thanksgiving. Every year families gather on Thanksgiving day to celebrate family, giving to others and what they are most thankful for. But it is also that time of year, when most of us tug a little […]
Tips to avoid gastrointestinal distress for training/racing
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD If you think you are alone when your first focus for any race is gastrointestinal distress, you are not. Are you always plotting your day based on where the bathrooms are going to be (even the ones along the course), or always having to get to races early knowing that you will be standing in the line multiple times, and do you plan your training days around where the pit stops have to be. Believe it or not, athletic GI distress affects more than 60% […]
AUGUST NEWSLETTER 2023
Happy August Wow, can you believe we are now into the second half of the year? Time flies…. and with time, comes renewals, regroupings, recommitments to all those earlier goals that somehow waiver as we get too comfortable with them. Take a moment to rethink, and hope you are on your way to health and happiness as the second half of this year progresses. If you re not half way there, hop, skip and jump, or just break a sweat everyday !! I dedicate this newsletter to Lactose, since I get […]
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 […]
THE KETO DEBATE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Ilana Katz MS, RD CSSD I recently revisited a movie “Sleeper” (Woody Allen) since there was something interesting in the concept about a man waking up after a 200 year sleep. Recommendations for weight loss looks very different in that 200 year gap. On awakening, the sleeper finds that not only are deep fried foods good for weight loss, they are also considered healthy. An AHA moment. perhaps? Are we in a movie? Covid may make it feel this way, but weight-loss these days has a movie-like feel to it […]
June 2023– newsletter
Nutrition for Beauty According to the Georgian calendar, which is used over most of the world today, June is the sixth month. On the Roman calendar, it was considered the fourth month and had only 29 days. Julius Ceasar gave the month 30 days in 46 B.C., when he reformed the Roman calendar. Spring ends and summer begins around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the time that the flowers are beautiful. It is especially the month for roses. In the Southern hemisphere, winter begins at this time and […]
JUNE 2023 Newsletter
We are still living in unusual times, and we are all probably coming to terms with certain changes will be forever. However, there will always be a reason to stay healthy and keep your immune system boosted, specially in these times. I hope to focus on some immune boosting tips and nutrients nd for those not yet feeling ready to venture out, to keep accountable on finding a schedule with meal planning to avoid emotional or boredom or stress eating, huh? JUNE to IMMUNE Start with what may seem obvious […]
