In a 26-year follow-up, Dr. William Castelli, director of the Framingham Heart Study, identified being overweight as an independent risk factor for hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. That means that…
All Foods are NOT Part of a Healthy Diet! When I was at The Ohio State University studying to become a registered dietitian, one of the catchphrases that almost all…
I started a personal dietary rest on Nov. 1. I am now just over halfway through, and as of this morning’s weigh-in, I am 10.8 pounds down from my starting…
Trying to figure out your “ideal body weight” is confusing at best and almost impossible at worst! When I was in school, it seemed like there was an ideal body…
Healthy Eating Tip: Don’t be Hatin’ on all Carbs! This week three people asked me about carbohydrates in the food we served in Hometown Cafe, and one person asked about…
Healthy Eating Tip: Inflammation and lifestyle; what to start changing today! I love it when detailed and well-done studies reinforce the general principles of health as viewed from 30,000 feet!…
Healthy Eating Tip: Concentrate on caloric density, processed food, and fiber! On Sunday, Nov. 1, I started another diet “reset.” As a reminder, I divide my dietary habits between the…
Healthy Eating Tip: Use your pre-flight checklist, and use it often! One of the things that confused and frustrated me when I started my lifestyle modification journey on June 23,…
Healthy Eating Tip: Realize the Benefits of a Preemptive Weight Loss Tactic and Mindfulness! I just returned from a trip back to Connecticut. If you read this blog every week,…
Healthy Eating Tip: Know your own body, be mindful! “I’m on the see-food diet. I see food and eat it.” Ever hear somebody say that? It’s not far from the…
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