Recipe: Blackberry, Ginger, Pineapple, and Pomegranate Smoothie
The delicious smoothie is satisfying deep purple. This is a strange period in Georgia. In July and August, I begin harvesting my blackberries. These are…
October 2020
Jogging vs. Running vs. Walking
The benefits of walking over other ambulatory exexcise. I have often though about returning to running. I remember my days in Germany running with a…
Research: Fructose can be passed through breast milk and increase BMI.
Fructose is passed through breast milk, and even a small amount is associated with increases in body weight Dietary sugars and in particular add sugar…
Research: Exercise and eating
Is it better to eat before or after exercise? Happy Young Businesswoman Doing Stretching Exercise At Workplace Exercise fanatics have as many opinions about their…
Research: Sugar-sweetened beverages increase postpartum weight gain
Beverages with added sugar are not so sweet on your waistline after childbirth. Cold glass of soda drink Weight gain after childbirth is a huge…
Research: Activity monitors are not the perfect answer for weight loss.
Activity monitors such as a Fitbit work for some. Fitbit Versa Obesity is a major health concern in western countries and it is growing just…
Editorial: Instagram for weight loss?
Social Media could a new way to jump-start your weight loss plan. Instagram. One of the hardest parts of making a big change is getting…
Recipe: Peach Tangerine Smoothie
A delicious smoothie to remind you of a childhood treat. When first introduced, smoothies were a huge success. They are a far cry from the…
Biochemistry of Calories and Weight Loss
Weight loss is dependent on calories. Okay. Let’s start with the basics. If you understand the why and how of weight loss and weight gain,…
Myth: Eating cholesterol and saturated fat raises cholesterol levels in the blood.
Most cholesterol is made by our bodies and not ingested in our diet. Like most of you, I grew up being told that foods…