by Julie Thenell | Jun 6, 2024 | Nutrition
In March of this year, I returned from a trip of a lifetime…two weeks exploring Vietnam. From the Sa Pa Valley in the north to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) in the south, the people were welcoming, the landscapes breathtaking, and the tables brimming with delicacies.
by Julie Thenell | May 30, 2024 | Digestion
Hi, my name is Julie, and I’m a fast eater. There, I said it. I used to think my fast eating resulted from the short break schedule during my teaching days. I had 20 minutes to get students out of the classroom for their lunch break, stop in the bathroom, get to the...
by Julie Thenell | May 24, 2024 | Nutrition
It’s not a secret that I like whole foods. I like to cook, create, and nourish myself with fresh ingredients that include a variety of health-boosting herbs and spices. When I’m not out enjoying the sunshine, a favorite weekend activity is cooking a pot or two...
by Julie Thenell | May 20, 2024 | Health
I’ve always been fascinated by the numbers the dental hygienist calls out while examining my teeth and gums just before a cleaning…1, 2, 1, 1, 3, 2, 2, 3, 1, etc. At the end of the counting, she usually says, “Things look good,” and moves on to the next...
by Julie Thenell | May 15, 2024 | Nutrition
The rise of ultra-processed foods has coincided with a decline in the health of our nation. ~ Marion Nestle ~ Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita at New York University Ultra-processed foods are not food but...
