NinaG - Levantine DietitianNov 6, 20185 min readThe HCG Diet: The Risks are High.At the top of the list of odd fad diets, the original form of the HCG diet has been widely discredited by healthcare professionals and...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianOct 8, 20183 min readDifferent Carbohydrates And Their Effects on Blood GlucoseWhen you eat a carbohydrate (these are starchy foods, whole grains, fruit, milk, yogurt, or food or drinks with added sugar), your blood...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianAug 17, 20185 min readPractice Mindful Eating StrategiesDo you grab munchies from the break room without thinking, get a snack every time you pass the kitchen, or eat when you aren't even...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianJul 20, 20181 min readMake your own pasta sauce Making your own sauce is crazy easy. Prego? Ragu? Imposters. They use cheaper ingredients with less natural flavor, and then add sugar....
NinaG - Levantine DietitianJul 20, 20182 min readProtein PastaMaking a quick weeknight meal from scratch is tough for most of us. If you're trying to stay fit or reach a fitness goal it's often...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianJul 6, 20182 min readWhats the Deal with Carbs?Have you ever heard the terms "good carbs" and "bad carbs?" Given all the fad diets out there you may wonder if any carbs are alright to...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianJul 6, 20182 min readWhat’s for dinner?Do you ever go to bed hungry after thinking you've had a perfect day of eating? Do you wake up in the middle of the night wanting more?...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianJul 3, 20185 min readArtificial Sweeteners: How Sweet It IsThere's nothing I wouldn't do for some sweet snacks once in a while. And when weight and health is a focus, its hard to navigate the...
NinaG - Levantine DietitianMay 2, 20183 min readMaking the Most of Your VeggiesWhether they're baked, fried, steamed, roasted or grilled, eating the same vegetables every week can get quite boring. How can we make it...