While writing the previous post on ultra-processed foods, I received an email from Naturopath Darin Ingles with the subject line: “What do antifreeze and cosmetics have in common?” Turns out, they both contain propylene glycol, a synthetic chemical derived from petroleum that is an ingredient used in both antifreeze and over 4,000 skincare products and … Read more
This is the last article in a series devoted to ultra-processed foods or UPFs. I’ve written about them for a while because I feel so strongly that they are the root cause of our healthy eating deficiencies. Hopefully, you can see their dangers and feel motivated to start transitioning away from them, step by small … Read more
It’s the Season! Discover the Savory Side of Rhubarb Eating with the seasons automatically delivers wonderful diet diversity. Case in point: Rhubarb! Rhubarb is actually a vegetable even though it’s mostly used in desserts, probably because we yearn to pair its tart flavor with something sweet. But the tartness of rhubarb, in small amounts, actually … Read more
Ozempic and its many weight-loss cousins are getting a lot of press these days, so here’s some helpful information that I gleaned while researching Dr. Jason Fung’s theories for this article, What If Eating Is the Key to Weight Loss? As you remember, Dr. Fung drew attention to the important role hormones play in terms … Read more
What if the root cause of over eating and weight gain is just plain old hunger? And so, what if the solution lies in addressing the fact that WE’RE HUNGRY, i.e., by eating! You probably remember the Calories In/Calories Out weight loss formula, i.e., weight loss is just a matter of eating fewer calories than … Read more
MAYBE SURPRISING: Dementia doesn’t just pop up when we get older. “Midlife, not your 70s and 80s, is when brain changes start to occur that can pave the way toward dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline later.”(1) That’s why experts advise taking action in middle age (or probably as soon as possible if you missed … Read more
After last month’s newsletter with the Creamy Potato Soup recipe I got an email from one of our readers: “I have a question on that soup. I’ve always heard potatoes have a lot of starch and carbs, and since I’m trying to eat really healthy these days, I’d like to hear your thoughts. I’m guessing you … Read more
Remember all the nutrition warnings we’ve been given over the years: Transfats, excess fats, excess sodium, sugar, corn syrup, refined grains, artificial colors, preservatives, artificial flavors . . . Ever notice where these all reside? In processed foods! For the health of the nation, manufacturers were ordered to reduce fat, eliminate hydrogenated oils, reduce sodium, … Read more
I got some panicked responses after a newsletter that included crackers on the list of processed foods that aren’t such good friends on the health journey. As one reader emailed: “Crackers are bad? Say it ain’t so Mary! I’m such a cracker scooper!” Indeed, what could be wrong with crackers? They’re not filled with sugar … Read more
In a recent newsletter, holistic certified nutritionist Elyse Wagner made a vulnerable share. She described how she had made a super yummy bean dip for the Super Bowl and then proceeded, chip by chip, to eat “HALF yes, HALF of the bean dip before HALF TIME.” As an experienced health coach, Elyse knew she needed … Read more