This week there was an interesting article entitled “Fatty Foods as addictive as Cocaine in Growing Body of Science” in Bloomburg Businessweek. The article sites research from several studies that have found that foods high in fat, sugar and high fructose corn syrup seem to have addictive properties, and they can elicit a response in […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Halloween Candy Buy Back
It’s the day after Halloween, and many kids (and adults) are now coming down from their sugar high from last night. While enjoying some candy on Halloween is not going to make or break a healthy eating plan for children or adults, the problem is that there are now piles of candy laying around the […]
9 Tailgate Foods That Won’t Blow Your Diet
Whether you’re going to a tailgate or watching a football game at home, many game-day foods are high in fat and loaded with calories. However, there are several traditional tailgate foods that can keep you on track with your healthy eating plan. Recently a writer at Fitbe.com, Mary Squillace, asked me for some of these […]
New Research: Omega 3’s May Protect Against Osteoathritis
In September, I wrote a post on using an anti-inflammatory diet to improve health and reduce joint pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, flaxseed, walnuts, etc.) has been known to be a key component of an anti-inflammatory diet for some time, and has been recommended for joint health. […]
Anti-inflammatory Diet: A Natural Way to Improve Health and Reduce Joint Pain & Stiffness
Inflammation is part of our body’s natural healing process and is necessary to help us recover from an injury or an illness. Normally our body turns off the inflammatory response when our wound is healed or we recover from an infection. However, when our inflammatory response does not get turned off properly, it can lead […]
An Apple a Day May Keep the Cardiologist Away
It is well known that fruits and vegetables can help reduce the risk of heart disease by helping to improve blood pressure and cholesterol. However, according to a research article in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers have taken it a step further to determine exactly which fruits and vegetables are associated with […]
Can All Foods Really Fit Into a Healthy Diet?
I read an interesting article in a recent issue of a Weight Management Newsletter entitled “The myth of moderation: Do all foods really fit?” by Jeff Novick, a registered dietitian. In this article, Jeff points out that the American Dietetic Association states that “all foods can fit (in a healthy eating style) if consumed in […]
Eating Well on a Budget
People often tell me that it costs too much to eat healthy and that budget constraints are a barrier to making healthier meals. While some higher quality ingredients do cost more, there are many healthy foods that are budget friendly. It can be quite possible to eat very healthy meals and save money. The following […]
Keep Snacks Interesting with New Snack Ideas
Snacks can be an important part of a healthy meal plan. They prevent people from getting overly hungry which can help to prevent overeating or making poor food choices at meals. However, it is important to PLAN for healthy snacks that are portion controlled. So many of the snacks that are readily available (chips, cookies, […]
Refreshing Summer Slaw Recipe
Looking for a new summer recipe to help get those vegetables into your diet? Try this refreshing slaw mix recipe that takes less than 5 minutes and doesn’t require any cooking. Not only does it taste great, but it’s light on calories and loaded with vitamins and minerals. In fact, 1 cup has less than […]