Have you ever had the experience of wanting to change a behavior, and start out with the best of intentions, only to slide back into old habits? Well, you wouldn’t be alone. Some of our habits go back a looooong…
I work with people every day who can't seem to get out of their own way. Even with the knowledge of what they should be doing, even with motivation to avoid disease, some people just can't get off the dime.…
Yesterday I gave a webinar called Rethinking Sugar – And What It Takes to Quit. [I offer those webinars with some regularity, so if you’d like to be notified when the next one is, please join my mailing list.] In…
Okay, so you over-did-it. Whether your go-to tool of choice is something sweet, or a buzz from alcohol, many of us will find temporary relief from the stresses of the day by over-indulging. That’s because it works: There are real,…
There’s some amazing research now on the health benefits of sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant associated with cruciferous vegetables, with the highest concentration in broccoli sprouts. It is linked to preventing and reducing cancer cell growth, among other things. The hitch…
I overdid it the week of Thanksgiving. Not only did I indulge in an apple pie on the day (fruit-sweetened, of course, and with soy ice cream on top), but also in the days leading up to and after Thanksgiving…
Even though Halloween is only a few days away, here's a round-up of some fun ideas for healthier treats to make with the kids. Halloween Witches Finger Cookies from Sugar Free Mom Banana Ghost Pops from Super Healthy Kids…
With the advent of agricultural and food processing technologies over the past 100 years, we have been able to feed and grow the population. But those very technologies and many others have also led to a surge in chronic diseases,…
Did you know that there's power in your pleasure? Or rather, you hold the power to direct your pleasure, which can be a mighty tool as you improve your health. It starts with understanding your biology. But you might ask:…
One of the biggest barriers to starting a weight-loss plan is that people don’t want to feel deprived – something they anticipate when they think about not being able to eat their favorite foods. Totally understandable! This article will explain…