Healthy Diet
Seven Tips to Beat Back Inflammation During the Holidays: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Strategies You can use NOW
Well, the holidays are just around the corner once again, and many get worried about the damage this might do to their diets and their waistline. If this is you, I’m right there with you. Candy, cookies, cakes … the list of treats is endless. I’m certainly not immune to the temptations! The struggle is…
Read MoreIs it time to break up with your PSL?
Oh the PSL. A Fall favorite. If you automatically know what PSL is, I’m talking to you. Even if you don’t you should still listen up. Besides the very popular Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) that makes its grand entrance every Fall, there are many other flavored coffee drinks that tempt us this time of year.…
Read MoreSmart Summer Snacking
Summer is just about here….we in Seattle can feel it. It’s been a long winter. Finally the days are longer and we are getting outside. More importantly, many of us are planning trips, outings, picnics, etc. What do these things always involve? FOOD of course! With all this movement out and about, eating healthfully can…
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners and our Children’s Health
Recent articles have discussed the growing use of artificial sweeteners among children in the US. It seems, with the increased understanding of how harmful sugar is to our health, especially in youth, a trend towards artificial sweeteners has begun. But is it safe? Artificial sweeteners include an array of chemical concoctions including products like aspartame,…
Read MoreIs saturated fat good for you?
Likely by now you’ve heard the debate. Is fat, and in particular saturated fat, bad for you or not? In the 80’s and 90’s we made fat the villain and steered our entire country towards a low-fat mentality, but in recent years perceptions have evolved. Studies have come out to contradict previous research that found…
Read MoreLow Carb Diet and Gut Health: Are we doing more harm than good?
Low-carb diets are all the rage right now, and with good reason. They have shown promising results in promoting weight loss and encouraging people to eat less white flour, sugar, and other unhealthy foods. Hard to argue with that. I’m on board. What’s the big deal? Well, research is now indicating that diets such as…
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