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No fat, so fat. Why has low fat become so fat?
My husband and I were on a trip recently to Long Beach, California. As we found the breakfast choices at the hotel unappealing, the usual bagel, zero nutrition cereal choices, sweet rolls and 8 dollar oatmeal, we decided to get a few things for the refrigerator in our room. We found a large grocery store…
Read MoreDo Detox diets and cleanses really work?
Updated July, 2020 On January 5 I held a presentation titled Understanding Detoxification. Given the popularity of the topic and the time of year, I suspected I would get a decent turnout. I was not disappointed. As the registration process began people kept commenting on how badly they needed a detoxification protocol, not uncommon after the…
Read MoreMy life long adventure with food
My eating habits went off the rails when I moved to Canada back in the early 80’s. Growing up in London in a Greek/Cypriot household meant eating mostly beans, lentils, grains, fruits and vegetables. Of course, there was always olive oil and full-fat plain yoghurt. This style of eating, labeled the Mediterranean Diet now, has been sanctioned…
Read MoreMeet Tessa
I have always understood the power of food. Whether intuitively, or through my upbringing, maybe a combination of both, I got it. I grew up in a time when people with my ideas were considered fringe, kooky, whatever word you want to use. Of course today it has all gone mainstream and it’s thrilling because…
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