Yearly Archives - 2021

Gluten Free: Is It Meant to Be? (Part 2)

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-07T20:27:13+05:30 I’ll never forget standing in front of the gluten free baked goods section at Whole Foods when it first opened several years ago. I literally started crying in the aisle. That’s what living more than a decade without choices will do. Thankfully, being gluten free...

Gluten Free: Is It Meant to Be? (Part 1)

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-10T00:29:03+05:30 Going gluten free almost 20 years ago changed my life and restored my health. I feel better now than in my twenties, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for everyone. Numerous misconceptions surround gluten. Two decades ago, it wasn’t chic or trendy to...

Are You a Vegetarian… or a Flexitarian?

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-07T22:25:21+05:30 Have you thought about being a vegetarian or vegan, but haven’t been able to commit to a life without meat? Perhaps you’ve read the mounting evidence about the benefits of a plant-based diet (now sometimes called “plant-forward”) and decided to take the plunge. Then you...

A Road Map for Stress-Free Vacation Eating

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-07T22:51:05+05:30 Have you made your travel plans yet? If you're lucky enough to get a rental car, you just might be on your way to an awesome summer vacay. Or perhaps you're even flying to parts unknown, feeling brave and adventurous as the world opens up. Vacation...

Staying Healthy in the New Year: Nutrition Strategies for Immune Health and Surviving COVID-19

Sheri Weitz, RDN, CDE2022-02-16T14:03:58+05:30 The first wave of vaccines has arrived –  the end of the tunnel is in sight! Yet we’re expecting another pandemic wave after New Year’s and we’re still being asked to socially distance and wear masks. Like many, I’ve experienced significant anxiety, especially after recently...