Caroline Eisenberg, RD

Lies may sound a little harsh.....more like fibs. Sitll bad, huh? First, I would like to clarify that Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists are the leading experts in all things food and nutrition, and work very hard, long after graduation to stay up to date on current studies and trends. I just think we need to rethink some of the stale tips and "isms" that we share with our clients and patients on a daily basis. It can be hard to sum up the way someone should eat vs how they

Even with the popularity of the Atkins diet dying down, I still get tons of questions from clients and patients about how much protein they need each day. For the average person, we need about 0.8 grams of protein per kg of body weight. If you don’t live in the metric system for a living, like myself, divide your weight in pounds by 2.2. Boom! Weight in kilograms! For example: A 180-pound male should consume about 65 grams of protein each day. (180/2.2 X 0.8) If you consider

If you are waiting until January to shed some weight, think again! Fall may be the best time to commit to some healthy changes. Read on to see how the fall foliage can inspire you. 1. Back to school and back on schedule. I love the saying " when you have more to do, you have more time to do it in". It is so easy live a sedentary lifestyle (one of the main causes of unwanted weight gain) during the dog days of summer. It may work out in your favor that exercise and healthy me