Rarely do I watch much of Dr. Oz these days but I do still record it every day. His show is so confusing and I think everyone that watches feels the same way. It bothers the hell out of me that every day he is giving us permission to eat this food or that, but the very next day he says it's what's making us fat...or worse yet, what's killing us. All that said, every once in … [Read more...] about Stress Cleanse and the Cost of Free
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A Sticky Situation and Always Know the Source of Information!
Good morning. In the past few weeks I have spent a good amount of time researching gluten andits effects on people with Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the population at large. There is no question those with Celiac should avoid gluten products, as should those with a gluten sensitivity, but what about the rest of us? Should we all avoid this protein composite found … [Read more...] about A Sticky Situation and Always Know the Source of Information!
The Perfect Pair
We all know that what we eat and how much we exercise both effect our weight but one question that is often asked of me is "Which is better for weight loss, eating less or exercising more?" I recently read about a study involving 39 people from the St. Louis area who were assigned to 3 different groups. One group restricted their calories, the second group exercised, and the … [Read more...] about The Perfect Pair
Carpet Winners, Shaker Losers
Well, last night we got to watch the Oscars and the beautiful stars walking the Red Carpet, beforehand. I bet many of them have just come off of fad diets and crazy fasts as well as watching their calories and points and avoiding too many carbs, sugar and salt. Last week I promised to come back with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's list of the … [Read more...] about Carpet Winners, Shaker Losers
The Chew
As you eat today, sloooooow down. Chew slowly and a lot of times. This will not only help with weight loss, but more importantly, will help you avoid the dreaded diabetes. In recent studies, people who ate quickly were a whopping 75% more likely to develop the disease. In our busy, hectic lives we tend to eat too quickly and mindlessly. Take the time to enjoy your meals. … [Read more...] about The Chew