How to Eat for Weight Loss
The topic of how to eat for weight loss is extremely controversial. There are a million and one diets out there, all claiming their way is the best way. But how do you choose which one is right for you? I’d like to introduce you to a concept that I think is very important to […]
Best Foods to Help You Sleep Better
Did you know that there are some simple, every day foods and beverages that can help you sleep better? Below is a list of those foods and how they could potentially help you sleep better. Tryptophan – Serotonin – Melatonin In order to fall asleep we need to have enough melatonin. Many people talk about […]
Is Permanent Weight Loss Possible?
Permanent weight loss is possible BUT only if you stop dieting and suffering. It’s time for a whole new weight loss paradigm.
7 Days, 40 Plant Foods
Last week I was meeting with our team of nutritionists and we were talking about a challenge we had heard of. The challenge was to eat 40 DIFFERENT plant WHOLE foods in 7 days. It’s important to note that we are not talking about flours of any kind..it has to be a whole or mostly […]
Control Cravings with This ONE Rule!
What happens when cravings rule you? It can feel almost impossible to overcome them!
In this video, I explain the ONE rule you can use right away to free yourself of cravings!
Better Sleep for Better Health
Better Sleep is the one factor that probably has the greatest effect on our overall health. If you are not getting enough sleep or your sleep is poor, everything else will pale in comparison. You may feel okay but all of the research says you are probably not. And also keep in mind that the […]
Dynamic Aging
Once I hit 50 I started to think about aging a lot more. What kind of life do I want to be living when I’m 75? When I’m 85? Will I live to be 95? There is a lot of research around this. The field of “longevity” is very popular right now. There are two […]
My Food Story: How It All Started
I’m in the process of finishing up my first book and I share in the book how it all started. How I became so passionate about food and also about my complex relationship with food. These experiences are part of who I am and part of my story around food. I realize a lot of […]
Why The Fat You Eat Matters
This could potentially be the most important thing for you to know about healthy eating. The fat you eat matters. Like, it really, really matters. Some fats are pro-inflammatory and cause a lot of oxidative stress (excess free radicals). This can cause all kinds of health problems like heart disease and cancer. Other fats clog […]
How Much Protein Should You Eat?
Oh boy…this is the question that has launched a thousand diet wars! Setting aside all of the dietary dogma out there for a moment my simple answer to this question is “listen to your body”. That is step one. If you are not eating enough protein you will most likely be tired and hungry. You […]