Monthly Insights
Who is the “Food Police”? – Part 2 (July 2021)
You have heard questions and statements like these time and time again: “You’re eating what?” “How much are you eating?” “Don’t eat dessert unless you want to gain weight.” These words can run in a constant loop in our heads, like a tape recording. This “recording” is the food police, the critical voice we develop […]
Risk of vision loss is linked to Carbohydrate Quality (Oct 2006)
The risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults. The Nurses Health Study showed that the total amount of carbohydrate consumed over a ten year period with looking at the glycemic index (a measure of […]
The truth behind Microwaved Foods (Sep 2006)
Did you know that it is more important to pay attention to the plastic that one uses to cover their food in the microwave instead of the microwave setting? Look for plastic wrap that specifically says “microwave safe”, then do not let the plastic wrap […]
Trying to drop pounds? Try minimizing your intake of red meat in your diet. (August 2006)
After evaluating the diet and health data of 56,000 Swedish women, Tufts researchers found the meat eaters were significantly more likely to be overweight than their vegetarian peers. If a lower weight isn’t incentive enough to go greener, how about a longer life? Another study […]
Eat to beat PMS (July 2006)
Diet can provide defense against the bloating, cramps, mood swings and symptoms of PMS. Here is a list of foods to help promote natural relief: Magnesium – Too little could aggravate mood swings. Sources include: soybeans, cooked spinach, Brazil nuts, and oats. Calcium – […]