Latest Diet & Nutrition Shows
The Next Step After Your Child Decides to Be a Vegetarian
Sep 12, 2016Kids love animals, but after making the connection between cows and burgers, some decide that they no longer want to eat meat. It is not uncommon for kids to decide to become vegetarian, but what are you supposed to do to keep your growing child healthy and strong? Pediatrician Read More
The Mediterranean Diet is the Best Diet for a Healthy Heart
Feb 4, 2016Diet enthusiasts talk and blog about it all the time—the Mediterranean diet. It can be difficult to follow, but it’s one of the better-known diets for a healthy heart. Medical director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation Read More
Why Is My Child Suddenly Not Eating?
Feb 1, 2016It might seem like your child doesn’t eat enough, is never hungry or won’t eat, and you worry he or she will starve unless you spoon-feed them yourself. Don’t worry. It’s normal for a child’s appetite to slow down between the ages of 1 and 5. Normal doesn’t mean it’s pleasant, however. ... Read More
Eating for Fat Loss
Jan 5, 2016If your goal is to lose fat and retain lean muscle mass, you have to eat properly. But what does that mean? There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to getting your body to let go of that extra fat. Theresa Dvorak is a registered dietitian and a faculty member in the Division of Nutriti ... Read More
Pep Talk to Help Enjoy the Holidays and Not Gain Weight
Dec 16, 2015You’ve made healthy eating decisions and have seen the benefits during the past year. Now it’s the holidays. You want to enjoy them, but you’re also afraid of undoing the progress you’ve made. Theresa Dvorak, a registered dietitian, has a six-minute pep talk you’ll want to listen to before ... Read More
Recognizing and Managing Cow's Milk Allergy in Kids
Dec 7, 2015Cows’ milk is one of the eight foods responsible for most food allergies in children. It’s also a common ingredient in many foods. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives tips on how to help your child manage the allergy. She also talks about the effects of a milk allergy and how to treat a reaction if it happe ... Read More
Defining Obesity
Nov 10, 2015Smoking might be one of the biggest risks to your health, but bariatric surgeon Dr. Eric Volckmann says obesity isn’t far behind. One in three people in the United States qualifies as being obese, but what exactly does that mean from a medical perspective? Dr. Volckmann talks with Dr. Tom Miller a ... Read More