The worst diet advice I’ve ever seen
As a holistic nutrition coach, when I see the horrible diet advice out there that people are given or see on “health” sites or in magazines, it makes me seethe. No wonder nearly 8 out of 10 of us are sick, overweight and medicated. And one of the biggest problems is that many sources of dreadful advice appear to be credible! For example, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends calorie-free drinks (AKA artificial sweeteners),...
Start 2022 with better sleep!
I think it’s safe to say that there is no shortage of people having trouble sleeping these days. Fair statement? As a matter of fact, according to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institutes of Health, between 30-40 percent of adults say they occasionally suffer from insomnia, and about 10-15 percent report chronic insomnia. Unfortunately, the popular go-to remedies end up causing more harm than good. Here’s what I mean:...
- Tags: Disease, Healthy Living, Sleep, Thyroid
The best New Year’s resolutions are none at all
As New Year’s Eve approaches, many people are mulling over their resolutions and deciding what their “New year, new me” is going to look like. Of course, this is the subject of countless jokes and memes because many people vow to lose weight or get fit—the top 2 resolutions year in and year out—only to throw in the towel by January 15th. I’ve got to tell you, I have never been one to make resolutions. ...
- Tags: Healthy Living
How to slash your risk of dementia
People sometimes joke around about forgetfulness or “CRS disease” as we age, but in reality, mental decline (dementia) is no laughing matter. Currently one in three senior citizens dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and over six million Americans are living with the condition. Even more disturbingly, that number is projected to rise to 13 million over the next few decades. And it’s not just old age! While dementia is typically found...
Enjoy holiday indulgences without guilt (and a great recipe!)
Christmas and New Year’s are truly a magical time of year when we (hopefully) recall and are grateful for our blessings and spend time with loved ones and friends. However, the holidays also present an abundance of opportunities for you to indulge in foods and drinks that are not-so-great for your health (or your waist). But never fear! Because you CAN enjoy holiday indulgences without putting on 10 pounds or completely derailing your health...
How to feel great after Thanksgiving dinner (plus a delicious recipe too!)
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us! It’s a time to reflect upon all of our blessings and be thankful for what we have. But Thanksgiving is also an interesting paradox because it starts out with mass excitement and anticipation about all the delicious food that is being prepared. And it ends with sheer agony and suffering over that very same food. Does this sound familiar? Were you a fire breathing dragon or a gas...
- Tags: Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Recipes