general nutrition
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can food be addictive?
What is an addiction? DEFINITION: A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences. The term has been partially replaced by the word dependence; however, addiction has been extended to mood-altering behaviors or activities Two types: Substance use disorder (drug – illegal and legal) Can develop addiction to alcohol, marijuana, PCP/LSD,…
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lactation nutrition (part III)
What is lactation nutrition? Why is it important? Lactation nutrition (aka nutrition while breastfeeding) … I hope to explain generally foods and habits you can do while you feed your newborn for his/her optimal health & development. Full disclosure: I am only a registered dietitian, so in terms of the nuances of breastfeeding, I can…
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pregnancy nutrition (part II)
What happens to your body during pregnancy? These changes are normal, and certain nutrients/behaviors should be adopted or considered to help your body adjust, allowing the baby to grow. (1) Weight gain is normal and should happen at a rate dependent on what your physician recommends. Unfortunately, these recommendations are based on BMI, which is…
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pre-pregnancy nutrition (part I)
Why is pre-pregnancy nutrition important? While arguably pregnancy nutrition is most impactful for the baby’s development, pre-pregnancy nutrition can set up habits and priorities that carry into pregnancy for beneficial effects – for both you and your baby! Too much maternal weight gain during pregnancy is risky, for both the baby and mother. There are…
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citrulline & arginine
What’s its purpose? Citrulline and arginine both are part of a nitric oxide (NO) pathway. Nitric oxide functions to open up blood vessel diameter, ultimately for the goal of either reduction of blood pressure or improved delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Both are amino acids that are non-essential. Arginine is conditionally non-essential,…
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