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Be Hip and Healthy at NYC’s Top Chic Restaurants

Written by Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE on July 31, 2012

Living in NYC is about working hard and playing and who are we kidding, being our best. So while out on the town, Laura Cipullo, will give you her favorite healthy dishes at this urban’s oasis of fun summer restaurants. Bacaro Escape the scene and the heat and go underground to this cool bar and [...]

Substitutes for the Cheeselover

Written by Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Laura Iu, Nutrition Student and Assistant on July 24, 2012

Pizzas, sandwiches, quesadillas, what do all of these foods have in common? That’s right—cheese! Let’s face it, who doesn’t love the rich, creamy mouthfeel and gooey texture of melted cheese? As a popular accompaniment to many entrées and snacks, one might just consider cheese to be a staple food. Yet whether due to food allergies [...]

Turning Back the Hands of Time: The Paleo Diet

Written by Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Laura Iu, Nutrition Student and Assistant on July 17, 2012

Diets come and diets go, but like an old pair of jeans out of style… if you wait long enough it’s sure to come back. With the Paleo movement sweeping across the nation, the ancient diet followed by early humans is making a comeback. The Paleo Diet, also called Stone Age or Caveman Diet, suggests [...]

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids: The Scoop You Didn’t Know

Written by Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Laura Iu, Nutrition Student and Assistant on July 10, 2012

Over the past few years, omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of attention and promotion. Yet when you pick up your supplements at the local pharmacy or health food store, the label includes omega-3’s, omega-6’s omega-9’s and oh my mega confusion! What is the difference between these essential fatty acids and what is this [...]

How to Grow a Pest-Free Organic Garden

Written by Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Laura Iu, Nutrition Student and Assistant on July 3, 2012

As grocery store produce prices continue to soar, more and more people are looking elsewhere to get pricey organic produce. One way of doing this is by growing your own organic garden. However without proper preparation you can end up spending ample amounts of time and money battling bugs and pests that want your produce [...]