Posts Tagged ‘General pu’
Healthy Holiday Gifts to Buy Online
Holiday gift shopping season has begun! And if you are like me, you leave it to the last minute . The good news is that you can buy most of your gifts online … if you know what the recipient wants. And if you’re a last minute shopper like me, you do most of your shopping…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Walking After Meals
What do you do after eating dinner?I bet it involves sitting – whether it be in front of the television or the computer. And then you go to bed a few hours later. Here is what goes on in your body after eating. Food is getting digested. Blood sugar levels are going up … fat…
Read MoreAre Açaí Bowls Healthy?
Açaí Bowls are the rage these days. Take a walk down the streets of Manhattan and see girls in their lululemon outfits flocking to local acai bowl and smoothie joints. These bowls are promoted as the new health food – gluten free, vegan, and anti-aging. So what the heck are they all about? As a…
Read MoreIs Activated Charcoal Healthy?
When I hear the word charcoal, it reminds me of my dad pouring lighter fluid over a bed of charcoal preparing for our BBQ. This was years ago, but I still remember the smell of the charcoal and the grey ashes when it was done burning. Flash forward, people are now INGESTING activated charcoal to…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Kind of Protein Powder?
Protein is a hot topic these days. While it’s found naturally in many foods including meats, dairy, seafood, nuts, and legumes to name a few, it’s also being added to cereal, energy bars, sports drinks, bread and even chips! And of course, there are tons of protein powders on the market. So the question is…
Read MoreDoes Collagen Protein Improve Skin, Joints and Bones?
Collagen protein is a HOT topic. Proponents of collagen claim it’s the ideal “anti-aging” supplement and can improve skin, bones, joints and hair and as well as gut health. It’s consumed as supplements and is added to shakes, coffee and even beauty products as well as found naturally in bone broth. Hmmm … could this…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease is the New Type 3 Diabetes: Are You at Risk?
We all know someone that has suffered from or has had a family member suffer from Alzheimer’s or Dementia. It’s often considered to be part of aging or due to bad genes, but what if some Alzheimer’s and Dementia can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle? Think about how much suffering would be relieved. Well folks,…
Read More5 Nutrition Pitfalls of Women with Quick Fixes
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I thought this would be an appropriate topic. This blog post is for you -mothers! If you are a mother, you know how difficult it is to get time for yourself. Most of the mothers I know have HECTIC schedules and find their own needs take a back seat…
Read MoreLow Carb Shirataki Noodle Recipes
If you are watching your carbs, you are probably missing pasta and noodles big time. Good news – this product may really help you out! I often suggest this these “pasta-like” noodles to my clients on low carb diet as they have almost zero calories and carbs. In addition, they contain a type of fiber…
Read MoreHeart Health Nutrition Tips for Go Red for Women
Get your red outfit out! The first Friday of every February is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women. Heart disease kills approximately one woman every 60 seconds. I bet most of you didn’t know that. We’re too busy juggling work, family and social obligations to think about our…
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