Memorial Day is right around the corner! I've compiled 20 of my go-to Memorial Day Barbecue tips in my latest article for Anton Newspapers/Long Island Weekly. Below is a short excerpt from the article. Be sure to check out my column Choosing Health, available every month in all Anton Newspapers and on Long Island Weekly website! Encourage Smaller Portions 1. Be sensible about serving sizes. Instead of grilling extra large burgers, cook smaller burgers to promote portion contr

As February (the official Heart Health Month!) comes to a close, it's important to reflect on our lifestyle habits and make a commitment towards optimizing our heart health. For those of you new to the blog, welcome! In addition to my blog posts and journalism work, I also write a monthly column for Anton Newspapers called Choosing Health. My latest article for the Choosing Health Series is all about unique ways to improve your heart health and maximize your nutrition! Below

This week, I'm focusing on nutrition and your child. I recently wrote a piece for Anton Newspapers in my monthly column, Choosing Health. The piece focused on practical solutions to getting children interested in health and nutrition. It also includes information from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services on the recommended caloric guidelines for children of different ages and gender. The article is available in print issues April 6 - April 12, 2016. It is also avail