Paula Deen’s Diabetes Disappointment
The announcement earlier this week that Paula Deen, queen of everything “buttah,” has been battling type 2 diabetes for the past three years was nothing of a surprise to me. What did surprise – and highly disappoint – was the way in which she announced it. Instead of a giving the 66% + obese and/or [...]
Detox Diets – better off skipping them?
Click on link below for article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2072922/Health-claims-detoxing-best-unfounded-worst-dangerous-argues-professor.html
Thank Commercials for Kids Nagging
I guess I’m a lucky one, my kids still enjoy PBS Kids so we don’t get any junk food ads while watching their favorite cartoons. However, they do know their characters, so every time we pass by the “gummies” and see Dora or Spider Man, my kids want ‘em! You can thank advertisers for this, [...]
Salt and sugar can help beat brutal heat
Recently I was interviewed by writer David Quick of the Post and Courier. Here is the article, titled Salt and Sugar Can Help Beat Brutal Heat. Happy reading!
What to eat in your 30′s and beyond!
Quick, informative read on what to eat as you age…. from Fox News.
Six Lifestyle Practices That Can Add Years To Your Life
My dad sent me a link to this article, which is a great, short read on what Dr. Katz (a well-respected physician and researcher in the nutrition and preventive health arena) sees as 6 habits that can extend your life. Give it a read, and take the recommendations to heart: 6 Habits That Can Extend [...]
The New Dietary Guidelines….What’s in Them and Will You Follow??
The Dietary Guidelines 2010 were published earlier this week. A joint effort between the USDA and US Dept of Health and Human Services the guidelines are intended to shape the eating patterns of Americans, and set direction for school nutrition programs, food stamps, food labeling, and education materials. Sidenote: by law they must be reviewed, [...]
Great article on Booming Almond Milk Market
This Wall Street Journal article highlights the booming and increasingly competitive almond milk market. GREAT comparison of soy vs almond vs rice vs coconut vs cow’s milk at the end. If you are interested in comparing nutritional profile of cows versus plant-based milks, give this a read. We particularly like unsweetened almond milk in our [...]
Hope You’re Not Eating While Reading This….
Not a new subject, as other studies have shown when distracted we eat more. But worth the read at any rate. ARTICLE This is especially important for those who have kids. It is scary observing my kids watch tv and eat – they look like little zombies with eyes glued to television while food is [...]
10 Healthiest Ethnic Cuisines
Helpful article on healthier ethnic cuisine from CNN.com