Posts Tagged ‘physiology’
Cleanse Diets: Do they Work? And Which one Should you Try?
Ooey-Gooey Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls: excellent Soul Food Should you try a detox diet to cleanse after the holidays? Before starting one, learn what you should cleanse from and which cleanses to avoid. ‘Tis the season… for cleanses. Now that the holidays are over and everybody is repenting from all of the treats in which they’ve…
Read MoreThe Great Battle Against Artificial Sweeteners
Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase a lot: “But you know, those artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar. You might as well just eat the real stuff.” Upon hearing this, several things immediately race through my mind: 1. Uh, of course you shouldn’t eat a ton of artificial sweeteners. Who thought they were good for…
Read MoreHow to Make Breakfast the BEST Meal of the Day
Quick facts about eating breakfast: As many as 1 in 4 people don’t eat breakfast (younger people tend to skip breakfast more often than older people) People who eat breakfast every day tend to weigh less than people who don’t The quality of breakfast makes a difference in weight outcomes (although we haven’t exactly figured…
Read MoreBreakfast is the Best… But is it the Most Important?
I have upsetting news: there is controversy as to the importance of breakfast. This is Eggs Benedict with lamb. Oh. Em. Gee. So many heart eyes about this breakfast. I know, I know. Everybody “knows” that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – but recent articles and research studies have begun to cast doubt…
Read MoreAn Overview of Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are confusing. They have weird names and are metabolized (broken down) by the body into components whose names we’re not familiar with. That makes them scary. So, in anticipation of an upcoming post about the War on Artificial Sweeteners, let’s review the current artificial sweeteners on the market today. The amount of sugar…
Read MoreThe Tale of a Soda Pop
Carbs, glorious carbs! A couple of weeks ago we talked about what happened as a reaction to the low-fat craze of the late 20th century: food manufacturers started taking fat out of all of their products and instead replaced it with sugar. What we didn’t discuss is why this is such a big deal. I’d like to…
Read MoreThe Pro(tein)s and Cons of the Vegetarian Diet
Black & Blue Portobello Salad featured on the Vegetarian Peas & Hoppy Meal Guide In 2016 a nationwide poll of Americans showed approximately 3.3% of people identify as vegetarian or vegan (1). For reasons from environmental to animal ethics to health, the vegetarian diet has become more popular recently in the United States. Many cultures…
Read MoreThe “Basics” of the Alkaline Diet
Question: What’s the fastest way to increase the cost of a bottle of water?Answer: Add some common minerals to raise the pH and slap “Alkaline Water” on the label. So is $10 per gallon (no really – Google “alkaline water”) really worth it?? I’m happy today to help unravel this mystery… There are so many…
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting: The Myth of Six Small Meals
Almost daily I have a conversation with a client who is attempting to eat three small meals plus three small snacks per day. This person is often struggling to lose weight and also happens to never really be hungry. The only reason this individual is eating so frequently is because someone told her to. In…
Read MoreKeto Burrito: The Ketogenic Diet (Hold the Tortilla)
My friend, put down that bagel and walk away. Don’t you know carbohydrates are evil? Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular in the last several decades, but the ketogenic diet takes it to the next level. Today we explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of this restrictive, effective diet. What is the…
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