In the last weeks several media moments pose the same question or seek to fully answer it for today’s generation of Ready-to-Eat food purchasers and eaters.
Michael Pollan tackled the issue in the New York Times. The movie Julia & Julie teaches us that the pioneer cooking efforts of Julia Child were inspired by a desire [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Why Cook?
Posted in Observations, tagged cook, cooking, Julia & Julie, Julia Child, paella, pleasure, Ready-to-Eat on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pit Stop for Better Energy, Digestive Wellness, and Desired Weight
Posted in General Health, Observations, tagged digestive wellness, energy, nutrition on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When it comes to nutrition blunders resulting in poor energy, I first point my finger at historic nutrition education. You see, for many years, nutrition has taught us to think about fueling up our bodies in the wrong way.
Mistake: Daily intake matters
Ideas such as: how many DAILY calories, how many DAILY grams of carbs or [...]
Are You Using Your Kids as Your Weight Enablers?
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Word of Caution, tagged healthy eating, IBS, weight on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Are you a parent struggling with your weight? Does this scenario sound familiar? During the day at work or running around with the kids, you are the picture of healthy eating and self control (“I’d never have a cookie when I give my son one after school or as dessert”). Yet, come bed time [...]
The Skinny on Vegetables – Do I have to eat them raw or steamed??
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation on August 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
No way! All things equal (meaning ideally your veggies are organic – fresh or frozen), eating vegetables with some fat help us absorb the PHYTONUTRIENTS (means plant-based nutrients, antioxidants) better. WHY? Many of these nutrients are fat soluble. So if you want to have raw or steamed, make sure to have some healthy fat [...]
What’s good for all our HEARTS?
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Prevention, Word of Caution on August 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This week, I discuss this topic on Good Morning America Health. Here’s a recap:
H: Hydration. Potassium helps water enter the cells and balances out sodium for hydration as well as optimal heart health. Try avocado, banana, coconut water, dried fruits, and Ultima Replenisher.
E: Essential Fatty Acids. Omega 3 fats are critical to heart health. Choose [...]
What Are You?
Posted in Observations on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I get asked this question all the time – in relation to my diet -whether its in my office or in the media or out with strangers. It seems that diet labels say a lot about a person these days.
Vegan? Vegetarian? Type of Vegetarian??
My initial response was to say “labels are stupid, I eat what [...]
Big Eat, Small Price – you have to be kidding!
Posted in Advertising, General Health, Word of Caution on August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wow! I’m just working out in a gym at the gorgeous Glasbern Inn before my tour of their organic farms. Catching up on some television, I’m feeling pretty good about where America is headed…Oprah is talking to Kirstie Alley about weight loss and they are both nodding talking about how diets fail, how we have [...]
Pour some sugar on me!
Posted in General Health, Planning / Preparation, Prevention, Shopping Tips, Word of Caution on August 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are a self-proclaimed sugar addict, like many of my clients, sometimes it feels like showering in sugar would be the only way to truly satisfy the cravings.
In recognition of the health benefits of reducing sugar intake (improved immune system, digestive system, healthier weight, sustainable energy, balanced moods, etc), here are some tips that [...]
