Force yourself to eat breakfast. I hate to use the “F” word, but here it goes: Force yourself to eat at least 100 calories within 30 minutes of getting out of bed. Here’s why: If you eat within 30 minutes of getting up, you will burn...
Is it just me, or are there certain foods that seem to be nothing more than just companions to something else on your plate? You would never think to focus an entire meal around them because, well, you’ve got it in your head that they...
Doesn’t it always seem like the things that are really bad for you taste really good? Take salt, for example. It doesn’t taste great on its own, but it sure does bring out the flavor of foods. I think that’s why it’s used so liberally...
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...
Did you know swelling is a good thing? Your body is telling you your immune system is working. I had a sore throat while traveling last week. My body said “You’re not sleeping enough!” and “You’re eating poorly!” My immune system was doing its job. Conditions like...
I admit it. Cleaning and slicing up veggies takes some work. There are days when it is just easier to put a bowl of chips and salsa on the table and call it an “after school snack”. But after reading the following research, I realized the...
Sleep, the weigh loss secret weapon When I was unhealthy, I was a terrible sleeper. I’d stay up late (doing paperwork for my business), then I’d watch the news and head to bed. I’d toss and turn for 2-3 hours and then I’d start my day...
What: Medicines are expensive and often have side effects. But almost every drug on the market has some sort of side effect. Sometimes the side effect is minor, but often the list of possible problems can take up an entire page! I’m not telling you to...
Sleep, or lack thereof, is something that more than 50 percent of Americans have trouble with at least a few times each week. When you frequently get less sleep than your body needs, you are setting yourself up for a slower metabolism (you can gain...