In our last newsletter, we pulled away the curtain on three common foods that may not be as healthful as they appear. If you found yourself surprised by some of them, you’re not alone. Food manufacturers advertise, imply, or otherwise lead you to believe that what you’re buying is good for you—whether it really is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Healthy Eating
Quiz: Which of the healthy-food impostors are in your fridge?
Pop quiz time! Take a look in your kitchen. Which of these foods do you have in there right now? – whole-grain bread – yogurt with fruit – reduced-fat peanut butter How many points do you get for each item? Well, I’m afraid the answer is zero. All of these products are common healthful-food impostors…. Read more »
Healthful Snack Foods: That’s Not an Oxymoron
In my last newsletter, I introduced some supplemental foods you may opt to add to your recipes for an extra boost of energy and nutrients. That’s all fine for preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you might be thinking, but what do I do when I just feel the need for a little something to eat… Read more »
6 Power Foods to Put Your Summer Energy on High
Are you more active in the summer? Do you need a boost of energy to get you through the day? I’ve got just the menu additions you most need. The summer superfoods below are so easy to use that once you’ve tried them, you actually might want to keep them on your grocery list all… Read more »
3 Healthful Ways to Enjoy Chocolate (Really!)
If my observations at coffee shops, airports, and checkout counters are accurate, many of us are wild about the flavor of chocolate. And yes, I’m one of them. If you are too, I have great news: You do not—do not!—have to swear off your favorite treat to remain committed to healthful eating. But not all… Read more »
Healthful Summer: No Escape Slide From Stress? Hit The Road.
No matter what kind of leisure plans you have this summer, beware of a common pitfall to most: adopting a “vacation mentality” for your nutrition and activity levels. Too many of us regard a vacation as an excuse to experience out-of-control eating, drinking, and inactivity. Or maybe you have the opposite problem: being so busy… Read more »
Find the Right Fuel: Food, Acid Reflux, and IBS
So you’ve read the material. You know the mechanics of your body’s engine, your digestive system. And now you know there are things you can do to take an active role in how your engine works. But maybe you’re still having a hard time taking that first step. It’s true that changing our habits isn’t… Read more »
Healthy Eating: Check-in Time!
It’s a new year, and many of us are feeling inspired to take on new habits—or abandon old, unhealthy ones. Is maintaining a healthy weight one of yours? Now that the holidays are over, take a moment to reflect on how you kept yourself in good health, physically and emotionally, during the festivities. No doubt… Read more »