Breastfeeding moms need on average 500 additional calories. Taking care of a newborn is a lot of work, so finding time to eat and drink w...

About one week ago I passed my certified diabetes educator® (CDE®) exam! This exam is very interesting because it can be taken by registe...

Last week I wanted to buy the Cheez-Its® made with whole grain, but I didn’t want to compromise on taste—not for me and not for my husban...

This afternoon I discovered a health-conscious restaurant called “Jason’s Deli." When I opened the menu and saw a section on top entitled...

Starting tonight through tomorrow evening, there is a Jewish fast day called Tisha B'av, meaning the ninth of Av. This day commemorates t...

Earlier this week, Gila Health and Wellness became an LLC. I created the name Gila Health and Wellness about two-and-a-half years ago, wh...

Shopping for healthy popsicles this past month, I came upon a very disturbing discovery. While it wasn't the first time I noted something...

The most famous Passover food is matzah, known for its not-so favorable impact on our digestive tract. But Passover doesn’t have to be al...

Marshmallows are the second ingredient in this cereal. Dentists would agree that marshmallows are not a recommended staple in somebody’s ...

Apple Jacks is closer to the truth than Fruit Loops, but not close enough! While it contains actual fruit, it is listed as the ninth ingr...

As the mishloach manot (Purim baskets) are rolling in, here are some ideas for how to keep candy consumption under control: Allow your ki...

This morning I was creating an educational sheet for a type 1 diabetic patient. In writing it up, I gathered a list of the patient’s comm...

This afternoon I ate a bagel for snack. Bagels have the equivalent calories of 4 slices of bread, so I started off eating only half of it...

A curious thing happened today. I was eating Multi Grain Cheerios, and it tasted too sweet. “What’s the big deal?” you ask. Well, for th...

They say you stop growing in your teens, or early twenties for men. But that’s not completely true. One can still actually grow! “How is ...

I used to joke, well, actually, I was serious, that my career goal was to be able to wear leggings to work. That was because I wanted to ...

Nutrition Tips for How to Eat so You Have Enough Energy for a Post-Workday Workout! - Eat balanced meals/snacks throughout the day ...

The only thing that should be stuffed on Thanksgiving is the turkey! Here are some tips for making healthier choices at your Thanksgiving...

Let’s be real. Magazines and American glorification of thinness aside, there is something else that motivates us to work out. For those w...