Ask the Dietitians

Calories, Macros and BMI Don’t Count. Here are the Numbers that Really Matter

Courtesy of The Washington Post I was curious about which numbers my fellow dietitians consider the most important. I sought feedback from 20 experts who work in either hospitals or private practice. Here are the data that have the most clinical importance, and the ones they tell their patients to ignore. The numbers that matter …

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What Are the Best Choices at a Tapas Restaurant?

Question: I am eating out with friends at a tapas restaurant.  What do you recommend I order? These small bites originated in Spain, where meals are thoroughly savored and enjoyed, and restaurants and bars specializing in these delicacies have become common across the United States. Tapas restaurants are all about smaller portion size and sharing. Instead …

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Why Are Many Restaurant Menu Choices High in Sodium?

Question: I’ve been advised to limit my sodium intake, and I now always check restaurant nutrition information before ordering.  Why are so many restaurant menu choices high in sodium? You pose a great question, as many people are paying closer attention to nutrition labels both in the grocery store and at restaurants. Salt — the biggest …

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Studying Poop Samples, Scientists Find Clues on Health and Disease

Gut microbiomes have come into the media’s spotlight over the past few years. But have you ever wondered what your gut’s microbiome actually is and why it’s important? A microbiome is defined as microorganisms in a particular environment, in this case, your intestines. Not everyone has the same types of microorganisms in their gut. Some …

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Whose Nutrition Advice Should I Follow?

In this day and age of social media, there is a growing concern among health and nutrition experts about the integrity and accuracy of information available.  Individuals are increasingly trusting in and following recommendations by celebrities or “nutrition experts” with little to no training.  These recommendations are often more hype than science.  While these “experts” …

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