I had a consult with a client the other day. He is only in his early fifties, yet presents as though he’s twenty years older, by his own admission. Despite being a ‘healthy’ weight, he is far from actually being healthy. He used to be a runner. After he began feeling tweaks and twinges […]
Read More ›Getting a good night sleep is far more important than most people think. We’re likely all guilty of foregoing good night’s sleep myself on occasion, myself included. Working late, getting up early to train or to take care of the kids or simply trying to squeeze too much into one day’ time can all […]
Read More ›Last week, I popped into a health food store while on a weekend trip and had a quick browse around. I spotted something labeled as having raw coconut and pineapple, so I was drawn to it right away. It was called Laughing Giraffe Organics Pineapple Macadamia Snakaroon… and it was totally Paleo (coconut, agave, […]
Read More ›We’ve all heard the term ‘heirloom’ in context of food, and probably most often when referring to a type of tomato. There are so many other fruits as well as vegetables that also fit into the same category. An ‘heirloom’ plant is is a plant or group of plants that was commonly grown during earlier […]
Read More ›Despite the fact that gluten allergies, intolerance and sensitivities are becoming more and more recognized, many people continue to eat it without a second thought to the damage they’re doing to their bodies. Understandably, if someone goes to a doctor to try at determine why their having stomach issues (like me), does a test for […]
Read More ›What a great and interesting article yesterday in the Times. (Incidentally, I’m well aware of how often I reference the Times Dining Section on Wednesdays, but what can I say? It’s filled with great articles, info and ideas! ) The piece which discussed what was referred to as Raw Panic, went into detail about […]
Read More ›I don’t often do a ‘restaurant review’ per se, but this time, I’ve got to make an exception. Recently, my husband had a great idea. While we love dining at upscale restaurants, he thought it would be a good challenge to do a weekly date night at place where we have to spend […]
Read More ›Two out of five of the ‘five best carbs for athletes’ as per a recent article in the USAT’s newsletter are actually food. One, bananas and two, sweet potatoes. I suppose it’s a good starting point, but there sure is a long way to go! Here’s what they’ve got to say. Very happy […]
Read More ›It sounded like something I would have made up as a joke, but sadly, it wasn’t. The headlining title on one of the ‘foodie’ e-newsletters I receive suggested putting roasted, salted peanuts in a bottle of cola as a snack idea that combined sweet and savory. The article mentioned that “nobody knows who exactly […]
Read More ›“What are some tips to stay paleo in college?” This is a great topic as Paleo is often thought of as an ‘expensive way of eating’. Not necessarily. Yes, it can be, and of course, in an ideal world it would be fantastic if everyone had the means to buy all organic, all […]
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