Say good-bye to belly fat once and for all
Having trouble getting rid of belly fat? It’s a common problem for many people but with some dietary and fitness changes, it can be reduced. Dr. David Samadi (www.samadimd.com) and I address this issue in an article we wrote together. Be consistent, believe in yourself and don’t expect changes overnight. You can do this….
Read MoreThree surprising ways a protein-packed breakfast promotes weight loss
Trying to lose weight? First rule – always eat breakfast. Second rule – make it a high-protein breakfast. Dr. David Samadi and I address this topic in an article we wrote together. For more health information go to www.samadimd.com What did you have for breakfast today? If you’re trying to lose extra pounds or prevent…
Read MoreLack of sleep’s effects childhood obesity
Do you know how many hours of sleep your child gets each night? A lack of sleep may affect your child’s weight. Read my article Dr. David Samadi and I wrote together on this topic. Learn more on various health topics at www.samadimd.com Do you know how many hours of sleep each night your child…
Read MoreIs your child headed towards obesity?
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Find out how to determine if your child is overweight/obese in this article Dr. David Samadi and I wrote together and what are some factors driving this trend. For more health and medical information, go to www.samadimd.com. In the past, childhood obesity was a…
Read MoreToast the New Year with reduced-calorie beverages
Sangrias – always seasonal and always sensational! Pictured are two Sangria recipes I tried out over the weekend – my volunteer taste testers (it took a lot of arm-twisting) preferred the taste of the Blushing Sangria (on the left) but loved the festive look of the Cranberry Apple White or Rose Sangria with Rosemary (on…
Read MoreSmart ideas for keeping fit over the holidays
This holiday season whether you’re hosting houseguests or you are the houseguest, your fitness routine does not have to suffer. Even though the average holiday weight gain is only about one pound, studies have shown that extra one pound tends to hang on adding to the annual weight gain many adults experience. “For the average…
Read MoreThe one and only – awesome avocado
In just about every grocery store across the United States, you will find a fruit with such versatility, such desirable qualities it can be incorporated into recipes from guacamole dip, salsas, hummus, added to sandwiches, smoothies and even brownies. Not only does this fruit have such a medley of uses, it also has a unique…
Read MoreThe goodness of grass-fed meats
Growing up on a farm in Kansas with Hereford and Angus cattle, pigs, chickens and sheep, I learned a thing or two about the meat industry. One thing I’ve learned in recent years is the dramatic popularity and public interest in grass-fed meats. For instance, the demand for grass-fed beef has grown at an impressive…
Read MoreSoup – Simply Sensational
We’ve all heard the saying, “Mmm Mmm Good!” Campbell’s famous soup slogan whets the appetite and makes us think of the delicious tastes we expect when eating soup. Taste is one of the qualities soups provides but it also offers so much more. During the long winter months, soup can be a very satisfying and…
Read MoreCocoa – A drink to your health
When the snow begins to fall and temperatures take a dip, a hot cup of cocoa does more than just warm you up. This ancient drink traces its history back 2000 years ago to the Mayans. The taste back then would have been significantly different – can you imagine the taste of of cocoa seed paste, water, cornmeal,…
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