May
26
“We give ourselves altogether too much credit in our dealings with other species.” –Michael Pollan Nature does miraculous things. Have you ever considered that certain fruits only come about at certain times of the year–and that those times happen to be the time they’re needed (by humans) most? There are other things too, like, the …
Apr
14
Most people believe that if they switch to a vegetarian diet, they will lose weight. A vegetarian diet is not a weight-loss program but more of a lifestyle. Many people follow this kind of diet for cultural, religious, or ethical reasons. Some choose to eliminate or reduce meat, poultry, seafood, and other animal products to …
Mar
15
Have you always wondered what’s the difference between white bread and whole grain bread? Or, the difference between French fries and side salad with spinach, tomatoes, and carrots? All these foods are carbohydrates, but how do you know which ones are the good ones? Carbohydrates have had a reputation of being bad and being the …
Mar
07
Mar
04
Most people do not consider how much sugar they are consuming each day. Sugar hides in the oddest places. It can be found in your ketchup and your spice mix. It is also in your bread and your peanut butter. Sugar tastes good and can work as a preservative so it is added to a …
Feb
22
More and more we are hearing about those who are gluten intolerant. Unfortunately many of these people are self-diagnosed. The hype about carbohydrates has spurned a new diet string that can lead to more expensive foods. Often times people diagnose themselves for attention and to be different. But those who are gluten intolerant do not …
Feb
14
One of the newest fads is the body cleanse. Different kinds of body cleanses are available from the Cleanse itself to colon cleansers. The question is whether or not the body really needs these cleanses to actually function properly. Dieticians often do not recommend colon cleanses specifically for certain reasons. Colon cleansing can be dangerous …
Jan
31
Many would like to argue that reducing caloric intake is the only way to lose weight. Fad diets attempt to create quick fixes for “fast and effective” weight loss but none have withstood the sands of time. The Atkin’s high meat diet, the grapefruit, the total body cleanse, and the cabbage soup diet have all …