Acai berries have been categorized by many marketers as a “superfood.” A superfood is a term sometimes used to describe food with high phytonutrient content that would offer health benefits as a result. Examples of commonly accepted superfoods are blueberries since they contain a most significant amount of antioxidants, or tomatoes, because not only are they rich in vitamins, but they also contain lycopene, which is linked to research showing it reduces prostate cancer. So before discussing acai there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, take […]
APRIL 2013 NEWSLETTER
This is an exciting month! The weather is now prime for starting gardens of fruits and vegetables, while getting some great exercise at the same time. Also, this month has a special week- 18th-24th- which is “Turn off your T.V. week”. Are you ready for the challenge? Here is some assistance: The Garden: What do you need to know to have a successful and healthy garden? Follow these tips and you will be well on your way! Finding the right high quality seeds or buy plants and not bother with […]
WEIGHING IN ON WEIGHING IN.
ILANA KATZ MS,RD, CSSD Is your scale the boss of you? Really, are you allowing this unforgiving, inanimate demon to constantly determine your moods? I ask this of many clients almost daily, and believe it or not, I get a defensive nod, and a “yes, of course!” Why people? Jokes aside, I do understand why, since I too have known to be a slave to a scale. Oh yes, and shamefully, I too allow that scaly, dumb thing determine my self worth. But I am done… I am ready […]
Metabolic Effects of Alcohol
Ilana Katz MS, RD, CSSD Alcohol is one of those controversial topics that I often get asked about from a sports dietetic point of view. In short, my opinion is that alcohol is certainly a favorite mood-altering nutrient and it therefore has both pleasant and unpleasant effects. Many athletes use a nice cold brew as both a relaxant before a big event, or a celebratory tradition after. So my opinion is “moderation y’all, moderation”. What I think most are really seeking, is the science behind how appropriate my opinion […]
HOT OFF THE PRESS – Metabolic Efficiency
I have always struggled with writing articles for scientific purposes. As you can see, if you are a follower of mine, a lot of what I write tends to have a journalistic feel to it. When it comes to science, there are more formal rules and regulations, and your writing is much more carefully monitored and fine combed for errors or inconsistencies by your peers. In fact, for a master’s project it was required as a credit to get something published in a peer-reviewed journal. Something like “The Journal of […]
