It’s such a challenge. At the very time of year when you want to look and feel your best, you are confronted with more food choices than the rest of the year combined. Depending on where you are in the world, your calorie intake might be a little different, but this is still a […]
A goal-setting strategy unlike any you’ve heard of before
What if I told you that “positive thinking” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? Well, it turns out that once you think positively, your brain believes the goal is already achieved, and it saps your energy to accomplish that goal. NYU and University of Hamburg professor, Gabriele Oettingen, is the author of Rethinking Positive […]
Three Must Eat Breakfast Foods
Do you love your breakfast? Do you have a short list of “go-to” recipes? Do you need a bit of inspiration to start eating breakfast again? Getting some protein at each meal can help with blood sugar management, metabolism, and weight loss. This is because protein helps you feel fuller longer and uses up a […]
Here’s Why Any ‘Ol Diet Just Won’t Do
Hi again Tatayana, Do you remember that last week we revisited high school chem class and learned about acidic and alkaline blood? If you don’t remember what that’s about, you can go back and re-read that article here. To recap: your blood MUST have a slightly alkaline pH in order to be balanced, and if […]
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead
You knew there was a bit of an over-emphasis (borderline obsession) about cholesterol, right? Before we jump into some myths let’s make sure we’re on the same page when it comes to what exactly cholesterol is. Myth #1: “Cholesterol” is cholesterol While cholesterol is an actual molecule what it is bound to while it’s floating […]
Are You SABOTAGING Your Body?
Today I’d like to talk about how the food you eat can not only impact how you feel today, but potentially have an impact on your life years from now. If you are easily tired out or short of breath, or if you have trouble sleeping or concentrating, your food choices could be the culprit. […]
