Most of the parents I know are incredible people. They dote on their children – paying the closest attention to their education, nutrition, activities, emotional well-being and social interactions. There is nothing a loving parent wouldn’t do for their child. That...
Nine years ago, Brady Braden was 70 pounds heavier, out of shape and eating way too many processed and sugary foods. Then one day he went to the doctor and stood on the scale. “Between the numbers and his ‘encouraging’ me to lose a few pounds, I decided it was time to...
If last night left your feeling a little over-indulged, there are a few things you can do to feel a better. Excessive sugar or too much salty or fatty foods are a sure-fire ways to wake up the next next morning feeling sluggish or bloated.What’s more, eating too...
My Old Friend Paul About ten years ago I was out to dinner with a group of co-workers. We were all away on a business trip and just wrapped up a lengthy conference. On the last evening of our trip, we were invited to attend a reception at a restaurant known to serve...
In recent weeks, Tuesdays have been the day for “3 Reasons Why Your Body Will Love [insert some great food here].” However, since the new USDA dietary guidelines were released yesterday, I thought I’d highlight a few of the new recommendations. How will the following...
In my line of work, the word “metabolism” comes up A LOT! Often times when people are concerned about weight loss – or possibly weight gain – the focus is shifted to metabolism. To our body, calories are energy. When we talk about metabolism, we’re actually talking...
