I was traveling for work last month, and after a few days I began feeling “digestively challenged.” I hadn’t brought as many fiber-rich snacks as I normally do, and I just wasn’t feeling myself. I mentioned this to my friend (and coworker) and she generously...
At the end of the year, I reflect on the most common questions I get asked during lectures. I actually do keep track and I find the questions fascinating. Curious as to what they are? Here you go… Am I drinking enough water? The standard advice: eight...
You’ve almost made it through the toughest dieting season of the year. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice up till now, it’s not time to completely give in to temptation. Regardless of what you want to hear, the eggnog and that fudge are NOT calling...
It sounds like the school year is off to another unhealthy start. In all honesty, I didn’t think that food could still shock me. But after reading the upcoming school menu, “shocked” is putting it mildly. Look, I get it. Its fun for kids to “buy”...
I like a crisp and crunchy salad on a hot summer day. But I love salad dressing. Honestly, sometimes I think I eat veggies just so I can eat the salad dressing. The average woman gets about 70% of her daily fat calories from eating...
In my 20's and 30's, I didn’t eat a lot of fruits and vegetables — I know, don’t tell anyone! My diet wasn’t great and it showed in my skin. In my 40’s, I started experimenting with more fruits and veggies, and I found that...
When I was trying to lose weight, I had a love-hate relationship with my bathroom scale. I allowed the numbers on it to make or break my day. I also weighed in every time I went to the bathroom! I abused my scale, instead of...
The answer is a resounding NO! Last week I was speaking on the importance of eating 5 veggies and fruits a day. As I introduced the topic, I heard a man groan in the audience. He said, “I’m sorry, but it’s just impossible to eat 5...
I love teaching people how to be healthy. I’m excited to go to work every day (I know, scary, huh?) Consequently, I can often spend a long day at work and not even think twice about it. Eleven hour days happen for me on a...
When I was out of shape and unhealthy, it seemed like I craved sugar 24 hours a day. I exaggerated; it was really only 12 hours a day that I craved sugar. It started in the morning with my coffee and cereal, then a big...