How much is enough? How do you know?

How much is enough? How do you know?

People often seek help in losing weight after trying a variety of weight loss approaches…calorie restriction, high workout days, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets, vegetarianism, juice fasts, smoothie-only days, skipping meals. The story is the same. Men and women...
Inflammation – Friend or foe

Inflammation – Friend or foe

I recently attended a conference on inflammation. What caught my eye before signing up for the conference was the line-up of speakers. All were MDs or NDs recognized in their fields of healthcare…cardiology, oncology, psychiatry, hypertension and autoimmunity. Each...
A little goes a long way…

A little goes a long way…

  Can you relate? You are leaving town for a week or more, and your refrigerator is full of food. Most of the items in the ‘frig are partial servings; not enough to use as a full side or main entree. If you’re like me, you prefer to keep as little fresh...
Cravings

Cravings

  We all experience them…mid-morning, mid-afternoon, before bedtime. You want something sweet, something salty, something creamy. The feeling is rarely a fleeting thought. It can be so strong at times that there is little you can do to resist. And when you give...
Spiraled Vegetables

Spiraled Vegetables

  OMGoodness! Who would have thought spiraling vegetables would be so much fun. Not only is it a great way to get more vegetables in your diet…think vital nutrients and fiber, spiraled vegetables cook quickly and add plate appeal. I may be late to the...
Winter Hydration

Winter Hydration

Water…it’s essential for life. Did you know that your body contains up to 75% water by weight and your brain even more? Among its many functions, water feeds cells, helps physical and mental performance, controls temperature, and aids digestion. Sure coffee and hot...