Dr. Manny’s 2010 Person of the Year
Yes, you could look at the Nobel Prize, the Academy Awards or Time magazine, but there’s nothing like receiving the most prestigious award of them all – Dr. Manny’s Best Person of the Year. This tradition has been a common-place in the world of electronic media for a long time. One thing I can tell [...]
Plaintains, and Pomegranates, and Persimmons, Oh My!
So what do these three p’s have in common? This is the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy them! Plantains are of course related to the banana, but should NOT be eaten raw. Though plantains are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamins A and C, several B vitamins (including folate) and magnesium, [...]
Insulin Resistance
I get many questions about “insulin resistance.” Since research shows the majority of people who carry excess weight are insulin resistant to some degree, it is an important concept to understand. Metabolism 101 1) The carbohydrates we eat from are broken down into glucose in the body. Carbohydrates come from a number of food sources, [...]
Infant Formula 101
First and foremost, as a registered dietitian and mother of three, I support breastfeeding as the ideal source of nutrition for infants. In my practice, I recommend for new mothers to breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months and to continue breastfeeding with complementary solids until 1 year of age. Research supports the long list [...]