Eating low or no fat foods is often the norm for someone aiming at weight loss. But fat actually helps us lose weight. We need good quality fats in our diet for health and satiety. Here’s why. Read more
If sugar is your downfall, beware of all the holiday temptations! According to Mark Hyman, M.D., sugar paints a gloomy picture for health and weight control. Here’s what he had to say (in Natural Awakenings, August 2014)…
Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Or perhaps you do the opposite — you eat everything in sight because you are way too hungry? Either one can pose a problem for health and weight loss. Here’s what you do…
Here’s a handy and inexpensive kitchen gadget that can help you save time in the kitchen. Cooking can be time consuming, and most of us appreciate time-saving tips. Here’s a simple tool you can use to peel fruits and veggies faster. Read more
Fall is a great time of year to use this weight loss cleanse. The weather is transitioning and we are less likely to get colds and flus if we get the excess out of our system. Plus, cleansing is always a good aid to weight loss.
There are many simple cleanses we can do. Here are a few…
What a wonderful time of year with so much fresh produce. I always feel so uplifted and abundant when I go to the farmer’s market! It’s a great time to put up food for the winter, when we inevitably have to shop for produce that comes from a long distance.
One food item I always put up in my garage is lots of squash – butternut, buttercup, acorn, spaghetti. Read more
If you’re confused about the best way to eat, this book lays it out simple and clearly. It addresses all the traditional plus the latest diet trends and gives the pro’s and con’s for each. The book is written in question and answer format, making it very easy to read.
Do you like to fade into the background? Does ‘notice me’ make you feel really self-conscious? Maybe you panic or get anxious if the spotlight is on you? They are somehow giving off the signal, “Don’t notice me.
If this applies to you, it could be the reason you keep on those extra pounds. Read more
If you just can’t control sugar cravings and feel like you don’t have any will power, check out this experiment. You will realize that you are caught in an addictive cycle, fueled by the food industry’s desire to get more market share at the expense of your health and well-being.