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Kate Geagan

Bio

Kate is an award-winning dietitian and author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low-Carbon Footprint Diet (Rodale). Prior to joining www.doctoroz.com as a nutrition blogger, she served as Nutrition Contributory and Advisory Board Member of Pregnancy Magazine.

Kate has worked with some of America’s leading companies and organizations as a professional nutrition speaker and consultant, including GE Aircraft, Sun Microsystems, Reebok International, Goldman Sachs, the Yankee Candle Company, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Kaiser Permanente, Stonyfield Organic Yogurt, the American Dietetic Association, Boston Scientific Corporation, Citistreet, Young President’s Organization (YPO) Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare. She has appeared several times as a nutrition expert on the Dr. Oz Show, and conducted over 300 tv, radio and print interviews around the country with several of America's leading news outlets (including O, the Oprah Magazine, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, and NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and Comcast news outlets across the country)

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  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    Should I take vitamin B12 supplements?

    Nutritionist Kate Geagan explains whether or not you should take a vitamin B12 supplement. Watch Kate Geagan's video for tips on going green, healthy eating and family nutrition.


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    Kate Geagan answered:
    How can a vitamin B12 deficiency affect my energy levels?
    If, like many Americans, you’ve tried everything to boost your energy, but still feel drained, you may want to start looking for answers elsewhere. Low levels of vitamin B12, a vitamin that lies at the core of our body’s ability to make DNA for new cells, form healthy red blood cells, and turn...  Full Post
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    Kate Geagan answered:
    Can eating eggs increase my cholesterol level?
    Chances are, if you tuned in to nutrition advice in the '80s and '90s, you remember caveats to steer clear from eggs because they are "high in cholesterol and could trigger high cholesterol and heart disease." And while people with existing heart disease are still advised to limit dietary cholesterol...  Full Post
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    Kate Geagan answered:
    Should I feed seafood to my baby?
    Absolutely. It’s really a matter of exposure and preference. Kids all over the world, in most cultures other than our own, eat lots of seafood from a very early age. In America, we train our children’s palates toward a traditional American diet. So my suggestion for parents of young children would be train...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    Are there organic liquors?
    Organic liquors are popping up left and right, making eco-friendly happy hour easier than ever. Square One Vodka is the first certified organic 100% American rye vodka, released in 2006, and now even has a special cucumber infused version on the market. Perfect for making mint-cucumber mojitos! Maker...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    What is barramundi?
    Originally from Australia, this sustainable sea bass packs a rich, buttery taste and omega-3 fats but is free of pcb and mercury concerns -- earning a “Top Choice” on all leading sustainable seafood guides. Barramundi is a perfect new food to add to your plate! Order it at your next dinner...  Full Post
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    Kate Geagan answered:
    What does USDA Certified Organic mean?
    Of all the seals, this is the most rigorous, as it’s a national program overseen by the USDA. Products with this label must be produced without the use of antibiotics, hormones, genetic engineering, radiation, or synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. If you see this label, you can be sure that...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    How can protein in my diet help me lose weight?
    Protein packs staying power; studies suggest that high protein foods, even at the same number of calories, have greater staying power than carbs or even fat, keeping you full and energized longer. Protein also helps preserve lean muscle tissue that not only looks great (think of that toned...  Full Post
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    Kate Geagan answered:
    Where can I buy sustainable seafood?
    The freezer and inner aisles are the best place for sustainable seafood. Most people are shocked to learn that, due to the highly perishable nature of seafood, retailers end up throwing away about 30% of the product that enters the store. Thirty percent! One of the other powerful levers consumers can exercise...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    What are the benefits of eating grass-fed bison?
    Grass-fed bison provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fats, has significantly less saturated fat per bite, and on average packs about half as many calories as a hamburger. Plus they emit much fewer green house gases than animals corn fed on a feedlot -- and can be a powerful win/win for those...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    What are the benefits of organic milk?
    Organic milk is one of the most powerful purchases you can make on all fronts, and research continues to show that it is even more nutrient rich than conventional milk: Organic milk has been found to contain 70-240% more omega 3s, to have a healthier omega 6: omega 3 ratio, to contain up to 50% higher levels...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    How can I know when I should stop eating?
    Stop multitasking and eat slowly so your body’s natural signals can kick in telling you to stop eating, enjoy meals on smaller plates, and order half portions at restaurants when possible. And most importantly, the signal “I’m finished, the meal is over” should come from you internally, not...  Full Post
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    Kate Geagan answered:
    What are some power foods?
    Calorie for calorie, these foods provide more nutrients than any food on the planet -- which is critical to ensure you maintain a gorgeous glow from the inside out. They also help your body’s immune system stay primed and your energy up no matter how jam packed your schedule. The best power-foods are plants that...  Full Post
  • Kate Geagan
    Kate Geagan answered:
    What does Green Seal Certified mean?
    This seal is from a non-profit organization that identifies and certifies the most sustainably produced products in the marketplace. Designed to address a product’s total impact: from manufacturing to use to disposal. It's for the non-food parts, including paper products like napkins and...  Full Post
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    Kate Geagan answered:
    How can I select fish?
    Rather than demanding that specific fish be available at all times, we should instead go to the market and find what’s freshest, most beautiful, and best fits our budget. In doing so, consumers can participate in the natural, seasonal cycle of fisheries. Adopt the same approach you use when you hit the farmer&...  Full Post