I am a big believer in setting goals. The start of a new year is a great time to re-evaluate where you are in many areas of your life and set some goals for improvement. I hope you will set some health related goals for the new year among your other resolutions. Here are some …
People often wonder if they can just take a multi-vitamin and skip eating their fruits and vegetables. I always say no! A pill does not contain all the phytochemicals your foods do, among the many other benefits of foods over supplements. Phytochemicals are substances that naturally occur in plant foods. They can contribute to the …
Q: During the holidays, I eat at other people’s homes frequently. How do I eat healthy and control my weight when I am not planning the menu? A: Great question! The holidays are often a difficult time for making healthy choices. Treats are everywhere, and big meals become the norm. Here are a few tips …
I found this article on the diet of hipsters very interesting. It talks about how hipsters have a hypocritical diet – eating lots of kale and organic food along with high-calorie beer and large amounts of bacon. The article makes an interesting point about the balance of healthy and unhealthy items in our diets. We …
I have often joked that if I could ask God one thing, it would be why he chose to make broccoli taste like broccoli and chocolate taste like chocolate. Why couldn’t the flavors be reversed? A new study indicates that while we can’t reverse the flavors, we may be able to change the reward these …
A recent Freakonomics podcast discussed research on trends for people who buy store brands versus name brands in various products. Some of these products were food and drink – sugar, salt, baking soda, etc. Chefs were slightly more likely to buy store brands than the average consumer. I found this podcast very interesting based on my …
A recent Freakonomics radio episode discussed the importance of incentives for people to make healthier eating choices. Studies indicate that educating people on the benefits of healthy eating is not enough; an incentive or “bribe” is necessary for actually making a change. With my limited financial resources, I cannot bribe any of you to make …
