The Myth of the Diet-Heart Hypothesis: The Saturated Fat Fabrication
Plain and simple: Cholesterol and saturated fat are not your enemies. I am a child of the late 70s and mid-80s. I started college in…
July 2018
Weight loss tip: Swap your pasta
Trade out your favorite pasta noodles with spiraled vegetables. When eating pasta or any other starchy food such as bread, potatoes, or rice, portion…
Research: Fasting may prevent disease while it lowers your weight
Fasting may help improve your health by reducing disease. Fasting is more than just a recent fat. It has been a part of many…
Weight loss tip: Eat Overnight Oatmeal
Overnight oatmeal can help you save time and lose weight. Breakfast is way too important to miss. We all have trouble finding…
Research: Regular meals may be key to successful weight loss.
A study reveals keys to successful weight maintenance in young adults In young adulthood, the beginnings of life-long obesity start. An intervention in early adulthood…
Progress report: 16 July 2018: Day 1 of 90 – Again
A few steps forward and a step back. Two weeks ago, I made a pledge to be more healthy. My family agreed to help….
Recipe: Chia Apple Mint Smoothie
Chia Apple Mint Smoothie Chia Apple Mint Smoothie: This recipe for a smoothie is from Greenblender. It is delicious and you will enjoy both nutrition and flavor….
Myth: Six meals are better than three
There is no evidence that any number of meals is better than another. There is a lot of debate over how many meals to…
Weight Loss Tip: Exercise Should Not Be A Punishment
Exercise is not a punishment! [pullquote]Exercise would be rewarding and relaxing, not a punishment for a dietary indiscretion.[/pullquote]Exercise is healthy and we want to encourage…
Visitor Question: What is a ketogenic diet and do they work?
Ketogenic diets: The basics and some research A keto or ketogenic diet is not a new diet. This type of diet has been well known…