Recent research studies indicate that sweets and fast foods may be as addictive as heroin. The February 2003 issue of New Scientist says, “New and potentially explosive findings on the biological effects of fast food suggest that eating yourself into obesity isn’t simply due to a lack of self-control.” Fast foods activate the dopamine center of the brain of laboratory rats in a manner similar … [Read more...] about Fast Food as Addictive as Heroin?
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Is it Time for a Kitchen Makeover?
I have taken thousands of people through my online programs, done hundreds of personalized consultations, and answered who knows how many questions on social media over the years. The number one thing that comes up for folks is “time to shop, cook, and prepare healthy meals.” As our lives get busier and busier it seems as if cooking is being pushed further and further back from the daily … [Read more...] about Is it Time for a Kitchen Makeover?
Want to die sooner? Eat this….
High fructose corn syrup. I’m sure you have heard of it, but I bet you are going to learn something you didn’t know about it in this article. High fructose corn syrup is extremely soluble and mixes well in many foods. It is cheap to produce, sweet, and easy to store. It’s used in everything from bread to pasta sauces to bacon to beer as well as in "health products" like protein bars and … [Read more...] about Want to die sooner? Eat this….
6 Steps to Lower Stress
Who at times has not been totally stressed out? You can feel the tightening in the chest, stomach upset, loose bowels, pressure in your head, anxiety, and the list goes on and on. Occasionally finding yourself in this place is fine, chronically finding yourself here is devastating to the body. You have something called the autonomic nervous system which consists of the "sympathetic" and the … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Lower Stress
What is This New Diet Drug?
As of 2021, the U.S. obesity rate among adults over the age of 20 was 41.9%. Unfortunately, people have been indoctrinated into thinking that “magic pills” are the answer, as opposed to taking a long, hard look at your lifestyle, diet, and eating habits. The new and latest “weight-loss pill” (actually a shot) is called “Wegovy.” Wegovy was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in … [Read more...] about What is This New Diet Drug?
Go for the Easy Wins!
Most of us know what we “should do” to get healthy and stay healthy. Why is it we don’t do it? I’ve asked that question many, many times over the twenty-plus years I have been doing nutritional counseling. Doing one-on-one consults and six-month coaching programs I often hear the same things. I don’t know where to start I don’t have the time It stresses me out to think about it. … [Read more...] about Go for the Easy Wins!
It’s the Food
Twenty years ago, Paul Stitt, a biochemist working in the food industry, wrote the following. " Have you ever eaten just one Oreo cookie? Bet you can’t either. They look so sweet and innocent! What you should realize is that the Nabisco Company spent millions developing that formula so that you can't eat just one. It contains 23 different appetite stimulants and 11 artificial colors. I saw the … [Read more...] about It’s the Food