Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

The holidays are a wonderful time for eating!  Unfortunately, we waste massive quantities of food on a daily basis.  The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 40 million tons or 80 billion pounds every year which equates to 219...

The holiday season is starting and there will be an abundance of food choices!  This holiday season, try practicing mindfulness while you eat. What is Mindful Eating? Paying attention to your food, on purpose, moment by moment, and without judgment Mindful Eating involves: eating slowlyeating without distractionlistening to your...

Get access to experts and resources at the Gluten-Free Expo on November 6-7, 2021.  The Gluten-Free Expo is a FREE event dedicated to the unique needs of those who need or want to lead a gluten-free lifestyle for themselves or their family.  The all-virtual event will feature a full schedule of presentations,...

Halloween is just around the corner. Here are three tips to help avoid “Belly Tricks” this Halloween! 1. Sugar destroys your enamel The natural bugs in your mouth break down sugar. The byproduct of that reaction is acid. If acid stays on your teeth, the acid will...