Book Review: The End of Overeating
As the waistlines of Americans continue to grow, Dr. David Kessler provides answers to some of my lingering questions about the causation of this epidemic. What is it about food that does not let us stop with one piece of cake or a single slice of pizza? Why do we override our innate fullness sensor [...]
4 Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats
Can you believe we’re already in the month of February? Not only is February the month to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones we love, but it is also American Heart Month! Since dark chocolate has flavonoids which are healthy antioxidants, all of my treats include some chocolate. Keeping that in mind, here are 4 [...]
Top Antioxidant Foods
You’ve heard about them from a great deal of sources but what exactly are antioxidants, and what is so good about them? Antioxidants are substances and nutrients found in food that help protect cells against the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radicals can form from the breaking down of food in your body and [...]
Meet My 2010 Virtual Internship Team!
As America´s Nutrition Expert®, I am continually looking to share my message to help more people. As an entrepreneur, I recognize the value of sharing and gaining knowledge from others. Last summer, I brought on six virtual interns who helped me in a variety of ways including: research, assisting with blog posts, and also start [...]
Top 5 Spices for Good Health
These tiny little nutrition gems are widely known for being a healthier alternative to boosting flavor without adding extra salt, but they are useful in other ways as well. You may be surprised to hear that herbs and spices not only add a world of flavor to your meals, but have also been extensively studied [...]
5 Ways to Retain Nutrients While Cooking
5 Ways to Retain Nutrients While Cooking With the economy the way it is, we can’t help but brainstorm about the innumerous possibilities how we can save money. It’s pretty much become second nature to finger through weekly sales papers, or return the bag of Roma tomatoes you had just picked out after noticing another [...]
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6 Reasons to Make Family Mealtime a Priority
When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed mealtime with your family? Hopefully it was the last meal you ate but if you’re like many American’s it might not have been that recent. With all the errands, appointments, obligations, and our increasingly mobile lifestyle the idea of family meals is becoming a thing [...]
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Best Metabolism Booster in the Morning
Eat Breakfast! Quite literally, the first meal of the day is breaking the fast from overnight; hence the name breakfast. You have not eaten a meal in 12 plus hours, and you need something that will sustain your energy for the day to come. Interestingly, most breakfast options are a combination of sugar, sugar, and [...]
