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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RDN
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Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Mar 25, 20217 min read
Why everything you know about the 10 principles of intuitive eating is wrong
Here's why everything you probably know about the principles of intuitive eating is wrong. Intuitive eating is not a weight loss program,...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Mar 15, 20213 min read
Get out of a cooking rut in 3 easy steps
Are you fresh out of new cooking ideas? It's time to step out of your cooking rut as we head into spring. Start here with three easy...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Feb 24, 20214 min read
Use these nutrition tips for bone health at the onset of menopause
Women spend one-third of their life in menopause, starting at an average age of 51. Here are some expert nutrition and lifestyle tips.
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Feb 8, 20213 min read
3 steps to a power snack
You know when it happens. It's mid-afternoon, and suddenly, hunger hits. The get-out-of-my-way type of hungry. The vending machine is...
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Hibiscus Tea Sangria
Breast cancer survivors are urged to cut down or eliminate all alcohol, but what's a thriver to do around the holidays? I'm on it....
Tamar Rothenberg, MS, RD
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Vegetable Taco Soup
We're still on a soup kick around here. A bowl of winter comfort can cook up in 20-30 minutes, while you're getting other important...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Oct 31, 20194 min read
What's the level of evidence exercise lowers breast cancer risk?
Much of cancer research on lifestyle is based on observational research, making it tough to replicate and prove cause and effect. But the ex
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Aug 1, 20194 min read
Do fermented foods cause cancer?
Do fermented foods cause cancer? Yes and no. But if you’re hesitant to try fermented vegetables, there are very good reasons to try them.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
May 1, 20195 min read
12 words to stop using to improve your relationship with food
A new language has emerged about food in our culture. Clean eating, diet, wellness, guilt free, and obesity, are a small selection of harmfu
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Feb 6, 20193 min read
Blood pressure and cuff size: Does it matter?
There's a right way and a wrong way to take your blood pressure, whether taken in a doctor's office or at home. But one size does no
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Dec 18, 20184 min read
Avocado fat just got a whole lot better for you
Avocado and other oils just got much healthier for your heart, given the new FDA designation last month for oils high in oleic acid.
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Apr 13, 20183 min read
Why do we overeat?
"I enjoy food too much and that's why I eat too much." "I'm always hungry and never feel full." "Why can't I stop eating?” Does this...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Apr 12, 20182 min read
Top 10 brain foods to keep the brain young
Scientists have isolated the top 10 types of brain foods to keep the brain young for older adults. These foods may form the key to brain...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Feb 7, 20182 min read
How to make a vegetarian grain bowl
Grain bowls are the perfect solution for your week's food preparation. They are an easy way to get your cancer-protective nutrients, eve
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Feb 5, 20181 min read
The 5 surprising foods to eat to reduce cancer risk
In the spirit of National Cancer Prevention Month, I invite you to download your free copy of the "5 Surprising Foods to Eat to Reduce
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Jan 10, 20183 min read
Is soy helpful or harmful for cancer survivors?
For years, cancer survivors were told to be cautious about eating soy foods, but current data shows foods such as tofu, tempeh, soymilk, and
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Dec 13, 20172 min read
Which cooking oil has the highest smoke point?
With high heat cooking, you will want to use the right oil for the job. An important factor is the cooking oil's smoke point, which can...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Nov 15, 20172 min read
Persimmon season is happening now
The spectacular color of persimmons are on display in the fall season now through December. Nearly all the persimmons cultivated in the...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Nov 9, 20173 min read
Foods to fall asleep faster
If sleep eludes you, could it be the foods you're eating? Specific foods have been identified as the culprits in keeping people awake,...
Tamar Rothenberg, RDN
Oct 25, 20172 min read
Why do I need to eat mindfully? (Updated)
Update: I've published Part II of the Mindful Eating videos. Click here to access my video channel on my Home page. If mindful eating...
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