Reposted from December 3, 2014 The French Paradox I was lucky enough to “cross the pond” over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit my daughter who is studying abroad in London. (Rachel is actually turning 21 today-Happy Birthday!) We ended up in Paris where not only the language was different, but the culture as well. A […]
Reposted from November 5, 2014 I was innocently about to drink what I thought was a glass of flavored seltzer. However, when I took a sip, it was incredibly sweet and I instantly knew it wasn’t what I thought it was. I had broken my own rule by not reading the ingredients. The bottle looked […]
Reposted from April 9, 2014 Who would think vinegar has so many incredible uses. As I write this, I am sipping on my own Apple Cider Vinegar cocktail that has great health benefits. Apple Cider Vinegar has also been found to greatly improve digestion and eliminate heart burn, clear skin irritations (like acne and contact […]
Are You Iodine Deficient? Are you overweight, or do you have difficulty losing weight? Do you get cold easily or have a consistently low body temperature? Do you have problems with dry skin, or hair falling out? Do you suffer from a lack of energy? Do you often feel depressed or lethargic? Have you ever […]
Reposted from May 23, 2012 You’re thirsty, but you’re trying to be health conscious. So, you grab the new Pepsi Max or Coke Zero. Maybe you are still drinking your old favorite standbys such as Diet Pepsi or Diet Coke. Either way, it’s so much better to have zero calorie soda than have a soda […]
Aspartame, better known as NutraSweet or Equal seems like a no brainer when trying to watch your calories, right? All of the marketing would lead your to believe that with its zero calories and zero sugar, there should be zero guilt. It’s in everything, too. From soda to vitamin water to flavored water to sugar […]
Reposted from March 30, 2012 So many of us think that sugar is heaven and makes us feel so good. And it does, BUT that “good” is what makes it so addictive. We eat a small amount and it increases our desire for more. Without it, we go through withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, mood […]
No fat. Low fat. We’ve all been conditioned to think that these words lead to good health. The truth is that we NEED fat. Yes, the saturated fats such as meat, dairy products, some oils (olive and coconut) and tropical plants (coconuts and avocados). In fact, when you eat fats as part of […]
Re posted from March 8, 2012 Know what you put in your body and read your food labels! When you go to the Supermarket, try to shop the perimeter. There, you will find more wholesome foods with fewer ingredients. Yes, less is more. As you enter into the middle of any supermarket, that’s where the […]
Best Ways to Protect Yourself From the Flu 1. Vitamin D, Vitamin D, Vitamin D. Most people are deficient in this vitamin that the body actually produces itself from exposure to direct sunlight. Try to get as much direct sunlight as possible. Keep in mind that the skin must be sun block-free to be […]