Proper eating is about valuing your own health, and the health of those you care for, so in my work, I try to help people set realistic goals (i.e. easy and doable) for themselves. Cooking from scratch is a step in the right direction. Whether you are using a [...]
The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been voted best diet for the fourth year in a row, so more and more people are trying to adopt it. It not only helps lower blood pressure, but can help you lose weight too. As you work toward [...]
Do you feel tired, have high blood pressure, get short of breath doing daily activities, have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels? If so, it's time to check in with your doctor. This is the time of year to assess your health, and start taking action to manage any [...]
I just read "The Extraordinary Science of Junk Food" by Michael Moss in the NY Times recently. It certainly was a thought-provoking read (and fairly long, so allow yourself some time). It addresses not only the profit-seeking aspect of junk food companies, but also the company's goals to [...]
In the past, the biggest health question was "Which diet is best?" Now, in the new year, it seems that the public, and even the science community, is looking for that one magic ingredient that causes our ailments. Is it fat? Is it sugar? Is it wheat? Is [...]
So. Did you eat too much turkey? Or was it the dessert table that did you in? Skipping your workout today? Bad idea. Some folks gain up to ten pounds in the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Don't be one of those people! This year, don't wait [...]