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 that my fast eating was a result of the short break schedules during my teaching days. I had 20 minutes to get students out of the classroom for their lunch break, stop by the bathroom, head...
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...
by Julie Thenell | Sep 7, 2023 | Nutrition, Stress management
Why is dark chocolate my go-to sweet tooth satisfier? In addition to just one small square being satisfying enough, dark chocolate has been associated with several potential health benefits when consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.
