Dr. Lisa Young Nutrition

11/20/2025

You don’t need a special diet or fancy resolutions to eat better or lose weight this year. Try instead. Grab my free guide to eating mindfully.
Mindful eating is good for your health, your mood, and your mindset; and you can even lose some weight without the rigid rules.

11/12/2025

Healthy eating does not have to be complicated. I created this simple mix and match MEAL BUILDER to help you enjoy balanced meals. Enjoy! 🥙🍲🍣🍆🍓🍒🥑🍎
✅Choose foods you enjoy!!
✅Enjoy —not too much, not too little.
✅Add your favorite herbs and spices.
✅Dine with a friend or family member.
✅Savor the flavor.



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11/12/2025

Give your pasta a fresh, colorful twist! I love to toss whole wheat or chickpea pasta with sautéed veggies—like zucchini, broccoli, carrots, or whichever veggies 🥕 🥦 I have on hand—and finish with a vibrant marinara sauce. 💫

This version is loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and flavor—light, satisfying, and delicious!

👉 I love adding fresh Parmesan 🧀 cheese for an added kick.

How about you? What’s your favorite pasta concoction? 🍝 🍝 🍝

11/10/2025

🍂 I’ll admit it — I’m a spring and summer gal ☀️🌸 But there’s something magical about fall 🍁 The crisp air, cozy sweaters, and those vibrant changing leaves — it’s hard not to pause and soak it all in.

Did you know that spending time in nature can actually boost your health? Research shows that being outdoors — even for a short walk — can lower stress, improve mood, support immunity, and increase feelings of happiness and calm.

So if you can, step outside and enjoy the beauty around you. Take a mindful walk, breathe deeply, and let those golden leaves remind you how beautiful change can be. 🌿💛

11/07/2025

A timeless reminder that balance—not restriction—is the true key to wellness. Whether it’s food, movement, or mindset, embracing moderation helps us enjoy life more fully and sustainably.
Wellness isn’t about extremes—it’s about creating habits that nourish and support you over time.

🍏 Want to cultivate healthier habits, eat balanced portions, and approach weight loss with positivity and mindfulness? My new 6-module online class is here! Check it out and enroll today—I’d love for you to join me on this journey.

11/05/2025

I enjoyed speaking to the faculty and staff at today on nutrition and healthy habits. Some of the highlights included:

✅A healthy lunch with veggie wraps, salmon wraps, and salads. (They figured the nutritionist is coming!)

✅Lots of engagement and great questions ranging from how bad is diet soda to the difference between plant and animal protein.

✅ Thank you Abigail Bryskin for the invite!

11/04/2025

Zero-Calorie Cooking Spray… Not So Zero! 🚨

That “0 calories” spray might sound perfect — but here’s the scoop: the serving size on the food label is a tiny ¼-second spritz. Most of us spray for several seconds, which adds up to more calories than you’d think!

🍳✨ It’s a great reminder to look beyond the label and stay mindful in the kitchen. Small choices can make a big difference over time — and awareness is key to balanced eating.

And, like always, pay attention to your portion. 

11/04/2025

Nourish your body and soul this fall season. My top tips…

Hello, With a new season comes changes and often a time for new beginnings. If you are at all like me, transitioning into the fall and winter seasons (especially in the north east where I live) are more difficult than moving into spring and summer where the days are longer and the meals often lighte...

10/31/2025

Calling all NYers🍎: VOTE CUOMO
🍎If you care about SAFETY, vote Cuomo.
🍎If you care about stopping ANTISEMITISM, vote Cuomo.
🍎If you care about the future of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY, vote Cuomo.

NOTE—a vote for Sliwa is a vote for Mamdani.

And PSA, a mayor—even Mamdani!—cannot freeze rent or offer free buses! It is not up to mayor’s. A mayor, however, can keep the streets safe and protect New Yorkers, including JEWISH New Yorkers!

10/30/2025

Thank you, , for featuring me in your piece discussing the recent addition of a new symbol for added sugars in NYC restaurants.
Check out Marni’s full piece to see how the food industry is adjusting to make consumer health a larger priority!

🚨 New NYC rule on added sugar! Approximately 4,000 restaurants in New York City that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide will be affected.
🔺 Chain restaurants will now display a pyramid warning symbol next to menu items with 50 grams or more of added sugar — that’s more than the recommended amount for an entire day!
🍔🥗Added sugar hides in unexpected foods — not just desserts, but also in sauces, salad dressings, and even savory meals.
This new label can help diners make smarter, more mindful choices when eating out.

https://www.newsweek.com/new-york-city-chain-restaurants-pyramid-symbol-sugar-10920984

10/29/2025

💙 I love giving back to my community and empowering others to make healthy lifestyle choices! Today, I spoke at a Lunch & Learn for seniors through my synagogue, Kehilath Jeshurun, on the Upper East Side.

I always enjoy hearing what topics interest people most — and the great questions they ask! Here are a few favorites from today’s discussion 👇

✅ Healthy foods for the brain: I like to call them “brain candy” — colorful produce like berries, leafy greens, and tomatoes 🍅🫐🥗

✅ Blood thinners & vitamin K: There’s often confusion here. If you take Coumadin, you can eat veggies with vitamin K — the key is to keep your intake consistent each day. Don’t use your meds as an excuse to skip your salad! 🥬

✅ Sugar vs. artificial sweeteners: I’ve never been a fan of artificial sweeteners — they don’t help much with weight loss. But when it comes to sugar, focus on limiting added sugars. And yes, fruit sugar is healthy! 🍌🥕 Bananas and carrots are not “too sweet.”

✅ The power of connection: Staying social — through classes, museum events, or gatherings like this one — is a huge part of living a longer, healthier life. 🤝

💬 What nutrition or wellness topics would you like to learn more about?