Healthy Ways to Speed Up the Metabolism

So what exactly is the definition of metabolism?  We hear this term frequently and often wonder what exactly is the metabolism. The definition of metabolism is the sum of all of the chemical reactions that take place in every cell of a living organism providing energy for the processes of life and synthesizing new cellular… Read more »

Benefits of Green Tea in Your Daily Diet

I can’t emphasize enough the importance of adding green tea into your daily diet. You may ask why and exclaim that the taste of green tea turns you off! First, I will explain the importance of adding green to your daily diet: 1) Green tea is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger 2) It… Read more »

Benefits of Working with a Nutritionist for Weight Loss

When you seem to be yoyo dieting and not getting to your weight loss goal, or you are losing weight and then gaining it back faster than you put it on, it’s time for professional help. There are several ways to approach the problem. 1) Try a commercialized diet plan like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig,… Read more »

7 Benefits of Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

The health benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables far outweigh the reasons to consume them in any other form such as juices or canned.  As an NYC nutritionist, I help my patients incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into their diet. Here are 7 benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. You will get… Read more »

Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?

This question has been posed so many times,, and mostly the answers are ambiguous.. I am going to dispel all of the misconceptions about artificial sweeteners. They are all unsafe in large quantities. As a clinical nutritionist in private practice for almost 14 years, I have come across so much research about artificial sweeteners. The… Read more »