You may want to get a healthy start to your spring, but trying to make too many dietary changes at once is a recipe for failure. In our speed obsessed society it’s no wonder we are attracted to fad diets … Read More
We live in a nation of excess: McMansions, SUVs and retail superstores. But with food this glut is unstoppable. “Overeating is an act of heroism,” says novelist, poet and food lover Jim Harrison. Seventeen years ago, 33 percent of U.S. … Read More
Low-carb diets have stolen the spotlight over the last decade in the quick weight loss category, but are they a good solution for keeping excess pounds off for good? A family friend strictly follows a low-carb diet and I’ve always … Read More
A low fat diet may help you manage your waistline, but it may not help you manage your cholesterol. New research shows that sticking to a reduced-fat eating regimen did not significantly lower cholesterol levels in a large group of post-menopausal women. The study, led by Barbara … Read More
Anyone who has struggled with dieting knows that losing weight and keeping it off is not an easy task. Not surprisingly, many people turn to dieting drugs hoping for a “magic pill” to help them lose weight and keep it … Read More
In Search of a Diet to Lower Cholesterol Levels? You don’t need a specific diet with a catchy name to keep your cholesterol in check. Instead you just need to understand what affects your cholesterol levels and then add or subtract … Read More
In an ideal world, there would be no such thing as a “diabetic diet.” While it is true that people with diabetes need to pay close attention to the types and amounts of foods they eat, diabetics can safely enjoy … Read More
My Body Knows When: Weight Loss and Intuitive Eating Non-Diet Weight Management If you have read about any weight loss diet, you have probably come across the phrase “mindful eating.” This approach to weight loss advocates listening to your body … Read More
