While receiving a diagnosis of prediabetes can come as a complete shock, it’s also a wakeup call to taking better care of yourself. One way to begin is by becoming more physically active. Increasing movement Read more…
There’s nothing quite like firing up the grill distinguishing summer from all other seasons. The sounds, smells and tantalizing taste of barbequed meat are one of a kind. However, before you get to grilling nonstop, Read more…
When it comes to food, everyone has an opinion and each of us have many questions. Take beef for instance. It seems you either eat it or you don’t. And if you choose not to, Read more…
Are you someone who leaves your home in the morning without doing something very important like eating breakfast? What’s your excuse? I’ve counseled nearly a thousand patients and roughly about 20-30% admits to not eating Read more…
“Healthy food is too expensive!” This is a common response from many folks who view “healthy foods” (e.g. fruits, vegetables, lean meat) as too pricey to afford, but is it really? Eating healthy may seem Read more…
Spring has arrived! It’s time to usher in warmer, sunny days helping shake off the cold winter blues. This also makes it a perfect time for rebooting and refreshing your body and mind. Cleaning up Read more…
Take a look in the mirror. How do you feel about your body at this very moment? Do you love how you look or do you face the mirror with trepidation, frustration and shame? Nothing Read more…
Life is complicated enough. Why makes things more difficult when “keep it simple” applies to so many aspects of our lives and is a good mantra to follow. That’s why healthy eating and exercise efforts Read more…
It’s been called “the cure for the common cold” many times over the decades but just how effective is ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C, for keeping us from getting sick? Vitamin C’s claim Read more…
The amount of cholesterol in a day’s time can add up quickly. But when we pay attention to our food choices, we can amazingly keep cholesterol levels in check. Most of us would rather treat Read more…