Great article in the Huffington Post: “Sugar or Sweetener: Your Body Knows What’s Right”. Good advice and tips; my only disagreement is with her criticism of agave. I think for those who don’t suffer from blood sugar issues agave is a fine sweetener when used sparingly! To Your Health, Diane
Apr 12, 2011
Of ICE CREAM AND INSOMNIA
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Ever wonder why some people diet and never lose weight? The answer for some may be the hours they log in bed. A study by researchers at Columbia University tested the theory that sleep deprivation could lead to weight gain. Over a period of seven days, one group had a full nights sleep, while the […]
Nov 19, 2010
HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS TIP #1
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Its Springtime and so we turn to thoughts of… “Omigod! I’ll be wearing a swimsuit in two months!” If that thought or something similar runs through your mind, here is a healthy and EASY way to lose some fat. Beware of GRAINS: Grains are great; tasty, filling, nutritious and far too ubiquitous! Consider the quantity […]
May 19, 2010
OUR CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC
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A CHAMPION FOR OUR CHILDREN I am taking a break from the hunt for healthy fast food today. Kudos to First Lady Michelle Obama for yesterday’s meeting on the epidemic of childhood obesity. ONE THIRD of our children are overweight. Did you know that this generation may be the first to have shorter lifespans than […]
Mar 9, 2009
CHOCOLATE and HEART HEALTH
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These preliminary findings were good news to me because stroke runs in my family and I do enjoy good chocolate! I am sure that future research will discover more reasons why chocolate traditionally held an important place in the cuisine of many cultures. A recent review of three research studies on the health effects of […]
