Author Archives: Diva Dietitian

How to Manage Diabetes through Nutrition-Guest Post

The following article is a guest post which discusses some of the potential side effects of a Diabetes medication called Actos.  As with taking all medications, it it important to weigh the benefits with the … Continue reading

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Hello Tomato, I’m gonna eat you or wear you.

The moment I’ve been waiting for…
I’m about to eat my first tomato from my garden with some fresh basil and some low-fat Cabot of Vermont cheddar cheese- my fav.   Not only is this a … Continue reading

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Made in America- Eat Local, Of Course.

Made in America- just another reason to patronage our local farm markets here in Bucks County this Fourth of July.
Check out this great Today Show segment where my friend Joey Fortman talks about her adventures … Continue reading

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The Skinny on Perimenopause and Nutrition

This week I did a presentation to a group of fitness professionals on Perimenopausal Nutrition.  As I’ll be 40 next month, the topic was particularly interesting to research, prepare and present.  No hot-flashes over here … Continue reading

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My Honest Opinion, Iced-Tea Review

I’m enjoying a beautiful beach day with my kids, just sipping some Honest Tea under the hot sun as I watch them play in the waves and build me fairy tale castles out of sand … Continue reading

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Safety First in Belmar, NJ Will Land You a Parking Ticket

I just enjoyed a beautiful day with my 3 kids (all under 7) at the Belmar, NJ- beach.  As safety always comes first when I’m with my three kids, I chose to park in the … Continue reading

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Ultimate Summer Workout Playlist- Update Your Tunes- Best App

With all of the amazing technology today, there is absolutely no excuse to ever get bored of your workout music.   I look back to my high school & college days when I had a yellow … Continue reading

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Nobody Likes Brown Guacamole

Here is a quick tip to keep your homemade guacamole looking green.

Yes, guacamole quickly turns brown even if stored in an airtight container due to the oxidation that occurs with the avocados.  Even though the … Continue reading

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NYC Soda Size Restrictions, My Thoughts

Here are my thoughts on the proposed government regulations on soda size in NYC….
To be honest, I think it’s a bunch of bologna! 
First of all, limiting the size of a soft drink to 16 ounces … Continue reading

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My Friend, The Potato

When you think of potatoes, what do you think of?

Mr. Potato head?

Shamrocks & Irish Potatoes?

French Fries?

Carbs!

It seems that since the adaptation of the Atkins & South Beach low-carb diet trends, the potato has somehow gotten … Continue reading

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