Category Archives: Food and Nutrition

New Year Dieting…..Or Not??

Catherine Kruppa, RD and owner of Advice for Eating explains the pros and cons of "Diets" and how eating healthy should be your choice for permanent weight loss!

Friday, January 14th, 2022

January is a time that many set their goals on eating better and losing the weight they put on over the holidays. While I encourage you to set health goals for yourself, I want to discourage you from going on a “diet”. I know this may sound counterintuitive coming from a dietitian, but here is […]

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Helpful Hints on How to Nosh Your Way Through Holiday Parties Without Gaining Weight….

Nutrition specialist, Catherine Kruppa, Advice for Eating, shares her tips for holiday party dining.....

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

Holiday seasons are filled with fun, friends and family, and too much food that can leave us with unwanted pounds. One too many of mom’s tasty temptations, combined with busy schedules leaving little time for exercise, can equate to an easy 5-10 pound weight gain each year between Halloween and the New Year. Planning some holiday […]

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Dietician’s Diets……Which Diet Would a Dietitian Actually Do?

Here is what Catherine Kruppa has to say about dieting which for many of us has become a way of life!

Friday, September 17th, 2021

Editor’s Note: As we all continue to be in constant pursuit of the perfect answer to weight loss, particularly as we are aging, I invited my well-respected, tenured Nutritionist/Dietician consultant who works closely with MRG to share her best advice for tips on weight loss and weight loss maintenance. That is what this article from […]

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Keeping Your Body Hydrated In Summer Months…

The benefits to digestion, weight loss, increases in energy are enormous by staying hydrating

Wednesday, July 7th, 2021

Editor’s Note: I thought it was just me but discovered it wasn’t as I am hearing this from so many……we cannot seem to get enough water; thirsty all of the time!! I opened this topic up to our nutrition expert, Catherine Kruppa, and she, as always, does an excellent job of explaining why!!? From Catherine […]

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Are There Benefits to Collagen Supplementation?

Thursday, June 10th, 2021

by Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD. Did you know that collagen is the most plentiful protein in your body? Collagen is a protein that provides structure to much of your body, including your bones, skin, tendons, and ligaments. As you age, your body produces less and lower quality collagen. One of the visible signs […]

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Catherine Kruppa Interview…..Nutrition and Problems Facing Our Society As We Approach Post-Cov...

Sunday, May 23rd, 2021

Recently, I was interviewed on Town Square with Ernie Manouse on Houston’s NPR station to discuss nutrition, COVID-19 and the state of America’s health. Here is a summary of our conversation. Ernie: Why was US hit so hard by COVID-19? Was the unhealthy state of Americans a factor? Catherine: We know that obesity is a […]

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It’s 2021…..This Year Choose a Healthy Lifestyle Not a Diet

Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

Each January millions of American’s New Year’s Resolutions include a diet. Unfortunately, most “diets” are restrictive, omit nutritious food groups and are hard to sustain. In 2021 let us shift our paradigm. Instead of a diet, aim to improve your lifestyle for long lasting benefits. What does this look like? Make 3-5 goals aimed at […]

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Boost Your Immunity This Holiday Season

.....while not sacrificing holiday's tastiest treats

Saturday, December 5th, 2020

by Catherine Kruppa MS,RD,CSSD,LD for Advice for Eating.com Eating right, staying active and boosting your immune system should not be ignored during this hectic holiday season. This is when we are most likely to overindulge, skip exercise, and stray from our normal daily routine. A little thought and mindfulness can go a long way! Rather […]

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Putting Out the Fire in 2020…..Nutritionally Speaking

Read this by our friend Catherine Kruppa of Advice for Eating.....all about inflamation that stress can cause and how to help combat it

Sunday, November 1st, 2020

2020 has been a year like no other. Most of us have experienced some type of stress that we would describe as chronic. We have all experienced loss whether it be loss of: jobs, important events, relationships, health, and loved ones. Our chronic stress may be caused by uncertainly or unsettledness. Whatever your chronic stressors […]

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How to eat like an Italian …..and lose Weight!!?

The Mediterranean Diet is the best way to beat inflammation!!

Saturday, October 3rd, 2020

Editor’s Note: One of the things that has consumed me as it has so many of you was that during these pandemic times, I was determined not to see a weight gain of the “Covid 19”, but the lessened activity did raise a problem. I have been able to work closely with Catherine Kruppa on […]