This is a great article summarizing much of the growth of local farming. It also includes an upcoming challenge. Read more here.
Nutrition and Diet
Enjoy Restaurant Meal without Gaining Weight
I wanted to share this article that includes some obvious yet clever ideas on eating at restaurants without over-eating. Homemade meals with fresh ingredients remain our healthiest option, but dining out can be a fun treat! Read more here.
Delicious “Super-Foods” for February
Some nutritious and delicious foods are recommended in this article. They will make your mouth water and improve your health, too! Click here.
Great summary on the benefits of Vit. D
This is a great article which summarizes the impact of Vitamin D on your health. Please note that Vitamin D levels should be monitored by bloodwork. Make your appointment today to see if you might benefit from Vitamin D supplementation. Read more here.
Ways with Whey
For those of you tolerant of dairy and making your own yogurt (see my Homemade Yogurt recipe under the Recipes tab), these are some great ideas to use with “leftover” whey. A change I would make is in the first recommendation: use it in your gluten-free baking (use coconut or […]
Vitamin D may also help Incontinence
I know none of us like to talk about it, but urinary incontinence is a real problem for many. Based upon new information, low Vitamin D is associated with leakage of urine. I routinely assess Vitamin D levels for patients since this nutrient is so important for our overall health, […]
Fruits and Veggies–to improve skin!
Love this article which supports consumption of at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily to improve your skin health!! Look younger, feel better!! More here.
Ginger May Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
You may want to start including ginger root in your diet, especially if you have a family history of colon cancer or are at risk for colon cancer. This is exciting research–read more here.
Stave Off Winter Weight Gain
This article summarizes 5 approaches to reducing winter doldrums and weight gain. Bottom line: keep moving (maybe add a winter sport!), eat your veggies, heat up your breakfast (stir-fry or sauteed veggies with an egg or leftover chicken is wonderful), take your cod liver oil (3,000 mg EPA+DHA daily for […]
Impact of protein and weight loss
This research demonstrates that while overall calorie consumption will reflect weight gain or weight loss, a low-protein diet will reduce lean body mass and cause greater fat storage. Read more here.
