COMPINGCAVEMUM : FABULOUS FIBER

Fun fact – fiber is only present in plant foods.  Everywhere you read about adding more fiber to your diet! Why is there so much fuss...

COMPINGCAVEMUM : SUPPLEMENTS

Studies show there are no benefits to taking supplements, and there may be harm. (Added 2017) I’ve always been careful with recommendin...

COMPINGCAVEMUM : WATER, CAFFEINE, ALCOHOL

Do we really need to drink 8 cups of water every day? Plus coffee, tea, milk, juice and soda? What about caffeine and alcohol? How much...

COMPINGCAVEMUM : FOOD LABELS

My book on a cereal box. I think I was the first dietitian to be on a cereal box:) “I want to make healthy choices at the grocery store...

COMPINGCAVEMUM : DINING OUT, TRAVELING

“I can’t lose weight. I eat out all the time.” Eating out does make losing weight difficult, but not impossible! It’s often a simple ma...