The Skinny on Eating “Low-Fat”

As we are ready to wrap up the holiday season, I wanted to share with you some advice I often share with patients: fat serves a multitude of purposes in the diet – there is no need to avoid it – eat the right kinds and in moderation. That sounds great as a sound bite but what [...]

Hot Topic Foods for Health: Building Healthy Kids and Families

I’m very excited to introduce to you the first video in a series produced in partnership with the International Food Information Council. They’re an incredible organization that creates reliable and sound nutrition communications for both health professionals and the public alike. Here is the press release about our partnership: As the U.S. continues to deal with [...]

Ask The Guyatitian! BMI…Bogus Mass Index?

Dear Guyatitian: Where do you stand on BMI? Is it an accurate gage of health? Cathy L. Cathy: The use of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a tool for assessing health remains controversial though it may have a role in estimating health risks. BMI alone does not always accurately reflect lean mass and does not take [...]

Food for Thought: Is it Time to End the “Endless” Buffet?

I had mixed reactions when I received a press release today from Cici’s, a pizza chain based in Texas. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary by offering an all-you-can-eat buffet for $3.99. One side of me thinks this is a great value for families who are trying their best to put a decent meal on the table [...]

My Exclusive Interview with Brian Wansink, PhD: Mindless Eating

Great tips from the expert in overcoming environmental cues to overeat