How much wheat do you think you eat in a day? If you're not sure, the answer is probably much more than you realize. Before I get to the reasons why we should all ease off or follow a wheat-free diet, take a minute to think about all the foods wheat is in! Breakfast...
A recent study published in the most recent American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests that obese individuals can lose weight by following weight loss programs and eating less fat. A not-so-surprising result also showed that participants really didn’t lose any...
You're working your tail off, but can't seem to shake the weight? Maybe one of these five reasons is why. 1. Not Enough Protein in the Morning A low or no protein breakfast almost always means a high carb breakfast (translation: high sugar). Regardless of how many...
If you're feeling blue, you may want to lay off the chicken nuggets, fries and croissants. A recent study published in the Public Health Nutrition journal showed a strong correlation between fast food consumption and depression. In fact, those who ate fast foods like...
Just about everyone in my family likes yogurt. When I buy it in the store, it's I usually plain organic full fat, which in my opinion tastes so much better than a low fat or non fat yogurt. I started making homemade yogurt a few years ago, and have made it often since...
Popcorn. Who knew it could be so darn healthy? I've always loved popcorn, but now I can eat it as a functional food! Yes! This whole grain sensation is making as big of a splash as chocolate and red wine did when we learned about their health properties, too. The one...
