Many of us believe we know what PREVENTION is. I thought I did. If you look it up, there are many different interpretations. An interesting post… Read more “Prevention: what does it really look like?”
Category: Nutrition
Are you eating because of what’s eating you?
It’s 10am. You’re at your desk or on break, and trying to get through the already hectic day. What do you reach for? As a nurse, I’ve… Read more “Are you eating because of what’s eating you?”
Healthy fats don’t count…or do they?
I once had a client tell me this. “Avocados don’t count. They’re a healthy fat. Kind of a freebie.” My response? “Freebie? Last time I checked, there… Read more “Healthy fats don’t count…or do they?”
Let’s stop making food the enemy….
What is food? For some, it represents comfort. For others, it’s something to be savored and enjoyed. And for many, it’s both protagonist & antagonist; the… Read more “Let’s stop making food the enemy….”
Might be time to jump off this bandwagon….
Have to preface this with a disclaimer. As a former dialysis nurse, I am somewhat reserved and dubious about protein intake; especially HIGH PROTEIN INTAKE. True… Read more “Might be time to jump off this bandwagon….”
Cheese power…
It seems like all things dairy have taken a bad rap lately. I’ve talked about this before. One minute celebs are lining up to wear the milk… Read more “Cheese power…”
Working out isn’t working….a little thanksgiving please
The holidays will soon be upon us. Thanksgiving is once again usurped by the Xmas season. This usually leaves us with expanding debt as well as waistlines. … Read more “Working out isn’t working….a little thanksgiving please”
Working out isn’t working…press reset
This post originated in August of this year. It was titled “My favorite reset cleanse.” Intermittent fasting or “cleansing” has become the latest technique in battling the… Read more “Working out isn’t working…press reset”
Working out isn’t working…part three
Forgoing your favorite sugary treat to avoid the extra calories? Many do. Some indulge in a cheat day to not feel totally deprived. For me, the jury… Read more “Working out isn’t working…part three”
Working out isn’t working…part two
This appeared on my blog originally May 11th this year. However, it is a helpful uncomplicated way to figure calorie expenditure. This aired on the Dr. Oz… Read more “Working out isn’t working…part two”
