Posts Tagged ‘real food’
Tired of counting calories and obsessing about how much you eat? Consider focusing on this instead!
There is no shortage of health information available on the internet, in the media, and from well-meaning family and friends. But some of that information may be doing you more harm than good. In this post I spill the beans about some common healthy eating myths and what matters just as much or even more…
Read MoreSaving my sister’s life with food
The food abuse had been going on for years, leading to obesity, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. This was managed with a myriad of medications. I think at one point she told me she was on nine different medications! Some 20 years later, it all came to a head with a medical crisis (though there were many…
Read MoreCelery, an overlooked vegetable
You probably haven’t given much thought to celery, an often overlooked vegetable. But think again, this inexpensive vegetable is chock full of nutrients that pack a punch when it comes to our health. Let me tell you about a few of those health benefits, some that may surprise you: Low calorie, no surprise here and…
Read MoreNo 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…
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