Stress and Cortisol
Stress and Cortisol: a struggle with Obesity This is the first of a four-part article on stress and cortisol. If you understand stress and cortisol,…
June 2023
Hidden Sugar, Visible Weight
Hormones of Obesity: Cortisol
Cortisol: The Beer Gut Hormone Steroid hormone cortisol (hydrocortisone) structural formula Cortisol is a steroid hormone of the glucocorticoid class that is made and released…
Hormones of Obesity
The Hormones of Weight Gain and Loss Nearly two-thirds of Americans are either overweight of obese. Medical providers are overwhelmed by the consequences of poor…
Recipe: Healthier Pasta with Meat Sauce
A simple but healthier twist on a family favorite. I have to admit that I love Italian. I have a weakness for a simple pasta…
Exercise: Weight training
Weight training can assist with weight loss. Lifting Weights If you understand how you burn calories, you understand why it is important to keep muscle…
Inspirational Quote: Exercise
Exercise can help, but a flat belly is made in the Kitchen. “I got kicked out of ballet class because I pulled a groin muscle….
Nutrition Tidbit #1: Butter or a Substitute?
Butter has been vilified over the years. Are there any healthier options? This article discusses a few. One of the questions I have been asked…
Peanut Butter: Can I eat it and lose weight?
Peanut butter can be a part of your weight loss plan. As a child, I loved to eat peanut butter sandwiches after exercise. I used…
Road Bump: Family Food Preferences
Family Food Preferences Not all of us have the option of preparing meals for just one. Some of us have to consider our family, friends,…