Food & Nutrition

Eat Once a Month for 69% Reduction in Glaucoma Risk

A recent study found that women who eat one serving of kale and collard greens just once a month may decrease their odds of developing glaucoma by almost 70%. If that's not a way to celebrate Glaucoma Awareness month, I don’t know what is. Glaucoma affects more than three million Americans, but over half of them don’t even know that they have it, according to Prevent Blindness America. Glaucoma... [Read more]

With Protein Powders – Whey Rules!

Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet (I actually looked it up, it’s a footstool) eating her curds and whey. Milk has two primary protein sources, casein and whey. Casein is what we ferment to make cheese, like cottage cheese, so “curds.” Casein represents 87% of the protein in milk and is much more allergenic (causes allergic reactions) than whey protein. Whey is only 13% of the protein component... [Read more]

5 Health Basics to Kickoff a Vibrant 2011

 With the New Year upon us, I thought it would be good to hit the reset button and review some basic habits that can have a major impact on your life in 2011 and all the years to follow. There are many schools of thought and philosophies when it comes to the best path to health and wellness, but there is general agreement across the medical, nutritional and physiologic boards about the basic principles... [Read more]

5 Healthy Holiday Appetizers

Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry. As we set to head out to enjoy time with family and friends we thought we’d also look for some healthier holiday appetizers to bring along with our holiday cheer. 1. Grinch-Style Deviled Eggs While it is well known that the Grinch’s heart grew 3 sizes that famous day in Whoville, what you may not know is that it was in part due to this new take on... [Read more]

What Makes Holiday Weight Gain 51% Worse?

Did you know that 51% of our annual weight gain happens in just a 6-week period? Whether it’s 1, 2 or 10 extra pounds we pack on over the holidays, it turns out it’s not so much how much, but what we do with it (or don’t do with it) that makes holiday weight gain a dangerous proposition. Data from research(1) suggests that we start to pack on a little weight in the pre-holiday months of October... [Read more]

7 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Eating

If you feel that holiday meals have no place for talk of health, hidden calories or portion control, good for you. If you feel that holiday meals are meant to indulge in tasty food, family and good friends; a time where you can escape and enjoy the richness of the holidays, good for you! You revel in every single moment of the holiday cheer. I think that’s great. If, on the other hand, such indulgence... [Read more]