According to Dr. Walter Willett, the Chair of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, the campaign to reduce fat in the diet has had some pretty disastrous consequences. One of the most unfortunate unintended consequences of the fat-free crusade was that, although actual fat consumption went down, Americans got much fatter, during this period of time.
Category Archive: Health Coaching
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
A half-dozen or more diet books are based on the anti-inflammatory idea — and numerous web sites promote “anti-inflammatory” eating. Each has its own spin. But experts concede that anti-inflammation eating is more effective for some health problems than others — and that the scientific evidence for the disease-reduction benefits of these eating plans is …
2014 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen produce list: Apples, peaches and more.
Environmental Working Group’s latest Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce helps consumers reduce the amount of pesticides they consume in their diets.
Chocolate: the Love Drug and Why it’s Good for You
The Ancient Incas knew it, as does Bridget Jones…. there’s been nothing like chocolate to raise the spirits.
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds – for Gorgeous Skin
Carving up some cool or creepy pumpkin creations this week? Save those seeds! These five crunchy and delicious recipes, not only taste good, but they protect the skin! Pumpkin seeds are a skin superfood because they’re so high in zinc. Zinc protects your cell membranes, helps maintain collagen, and promotes skin renewal. Enjoy pumpkin seeds …
Decoding Food Cravings
Food Cravings Are All Driven By A Lack of Specific Nutrients ~ So Which Foods Will Address Your Craving and Why? Many people think of food cravings as a weakness, but dieting and calorie restriction cause food cravings, according to a study done by nutritionists at Boston’s Tufts University. 91% of participants in a …
My Kicked up Jambalaya Recipe
I love traditional Jambalaya, it’s full of delicious creole flavors, vegetables, shrimp, chicken and sausage. As I enjoy easting many different colors of veggies in my diet, daily, I came up with this kicked up Jambalaya, overflowing with colorful vegetables. This isn’t a simple recipe, but it is well worth the time and effort, if …
Earthing ~ Great for Your Health
Did you know, that our bare skin was meant to touch the earth, and in doing so, we are elevating our bodies, minds and souls to a higher, healthier level?
Benefits of Strength Training
Fight muscle loss! Losing muscle not only reduces our strength, but it also slows down our metabolic rate, which leads to weight gain. Strength training is crucial forstaying fit and strong! Plus, strength training is an excellent way to increase bone mass and fight osteoporosis, an issue many women face as they age.