Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Somer has some tips on how to eat right and get all the nutrients you need when you’re on the go: Pack your own snacks. When travelling, bring along some cut up fruit or pack yourself a small salad for an easy and nutritious snack. A spinach salad with some strawberries and…
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How To Eat Right for Eye Health
Registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer recently presented some thoughts on how to eat right for eye health on the TV program AM NorthWest in the Portland, Oregon area. Check out the full segment here. Elizabeth says: One in every four Americans suffers from one of the two leading causes of blindness: cataracts or age-related macular degeneration….
Don’t fall for fad diets
Registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer weighs in on “fad diets” and why they often lose popularity and fade away. “Fad diets almost never teach you how to eat right, so as soon as you go off the fad diet, you return to your old eating habits and gain back all the weight, sometimes more. Also, if…
6 Foods to Help Tame Your Appetite
As the weather warms and shorts start to rotate back into our wardrobe cycle, many of us would like to look our best and even shed a few extra pounds. Registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer says, “You can tame your appetite if you do it right.” She recently appeared on the TODAY Show to discuss six…
Hot Nutrition Tips (Part 2)
Nutrition has never been so hot. According to Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitian and author of “Eat Your Way to Sexy,” recent research has enhanced the field of nutrition. From vitamins to oats, check out some more of the recent findings. Read about the first four discoveries here. Hot Discovery #5: Omega-3s for mood, mind, and…
Hot Nutrition Tips (Part I)
Nutrition has never been so hot. According to Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitian and author of “Eat Your Way to Sexy,” recent research has enhanced the field of nutrition. From vitamins to oats, check out some of the recent findings. Hot Discovery #1: Vitamin D works far beyond its role as a bone-builder Last year marked…
Four Steps to Choosing the Right Vitamins and Supplements
Last month, Elizabeth Somer, R.D. and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness, appeared on the TODAY Show to share her “4 Steps to Choosing the Right Vitamins and Supplements.” In honor on the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Vitamins, Elizabeth recommended the following vitamins and nutrients to add to your daily routine: 1….
How to Stay Happy and Energized This Winter
The long winter months can often leave you feeling sluggish and sad, as you’re more likely to be cooped up in the house and receive less sunlight. Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitian and author of “Food & Mood,” calls these feelings the winter blues, something more than 25 million Americans experience. Some things Elizabeth suggests you…
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution Nutrition Goals
Sticking to diet resolutions in the New Year is not always the easiest task, but learning what foods are full of essential nutrients is a great place to start. In her book “Eat Your Way to Sexy,” registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer says you should increase exercise, not cut calories further, if you’re having a hard…
Foods That Help Your Mood
Have you ever reached for a bag of greasy chips at the end of a bad day? Ever gone into the cookie jar when you’re feeling down? You’re not alone. Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D. and author of “Food & Mood” writes about the relationship between food and the blues. She says in most cases, indulgence…
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