I was in Oahu a few weeks ago and the first day ambled into the Regency Club at our hotel for breakfast. There was the usual fare; a beautiful array of fresh fruits, baked goods, eggs, bagels, etc. and over on a side table was a huge pot of miso soup, a rice cooker filled …
Tag: nutrition
Feeding the Masses
Congratulations on the decision to take charge of your nutrition and make serious, healthy changes! Odds are, while your family or loved ones may support what you're doing, they may not be as eager to come along for the ride. But fear not, here are a few tips for managing your healthier eating while feeding …
Evidence-Based Nutrition – Yeah It’s a Thing
It's really hard to figure out what to eat for good health. And if you rely on the inter webs for your dietary advice, well, Godspeed because it's a cluster out there. Enter evidenced-based nutrition courtesy of NutritionFacts.org (www.nutritionfacts.org). The brainchild of Dr. Michael Greger, this site aims to present you (and your doctor) …
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Food Is Good Medicine
I mostly read magazines with an eye of education and takeaways. Recipes, suggestions, exercises, etc. I rip them out, tag 'em with a post-it and set them aside. Workouts go in the binder, recipes near the cookbooks, blog ideas in a folder. Last weekend I was given the summer issue of "The Ultimate Superfoods" from …
Subtract One, Add Two
I choose not to eat animal products. And while it's becoming more popular, it's not exactly mainstream so when I eat out I have to do some research and lots of explaining and directing at the restaurant. Fine, I'm game. But what gets me super annoyed is when I go to a restaurant and …
The Daily Dozen
I'm a big fan of Dr. Michael Greger. He's a physician, author, and internationally recognized speaker on a number of important public health issues. His nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org is a science-based, non-commercial website to provide free daily videos and articles on the latest discoveries in nutrition. If you're an information nerd like I am you'll find …
Who’s Ready for Week 4?
I love a 30 day challenge. I know, you've heard. I find them very motivating and enjoy the act of having something to do every day. If, however, you've been floundering here's a little secret. Making a conscious decision that you are going to stick with a challenge for 30 days is the challenge. Ahhh …
