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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Go with your Gut – GI Distress from a different perspective
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Since a big part of my work with athletes involves reducing the risk of Gastrointestinal (GI) distress I thought a different perspective of the GI environment and how to nurture it would be rather informative. The organisms and their metabolic processes themselves, the majority of which live in the colon, are referred to as microbiome and they dramatically effect human health in general, not just for athletism. The microbiome is made up of trillions of microorganisms ranging between bacteria, fungi, viruses, and others., all of […]
JANUARY NEWSLETTER 2023
Happy New Year! Nothing much changes from year to year, when it comes to making resolutions. Each year the following resolutions are most popular: drink less alcohol get a better education or job eat healthy food / get fit / lose weight manage debt /stress quit smoking go green save money volunteer to help others In a study published in the American Journal of Health, researchers at the University of Missouri found that, after looking at over 99,000 participants, any method that utilizes recording and tracking activity and results significantly […]
How to Form Lifestyle Habits
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Challenges are embraced, and once decided upon require the extra effort to ensure getting to the finish line. Does your resolve weaken before success? Do you risk stalling? Do you focus on outcome instead of process? Do you consider yourself an “all-or-nothing” individual? If you answer “yes” to either of these two questions, you may need to make more of your efforts habit-forming rather than forced. Athletes who are consistent with good habits are the most successful. Athletes, or anyone for that matter, sustain momentum […]
August 2022 Newsletter
A is for August and for Antioxidants This month’s hot topic to address is the benefits of consuming antioxidants. Many people have heard of antioxidants, but may not be aware of what it actually is and what it does for the body that makes them beneficial. Well, read on, and you will know all about antioxidants! An antioxidant is a dietary substance that can prevent damage to the cells in the body or repair damage that has already been done. Damage can occur due to oxidation, which is […]
