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Are Bananas Healthy and The Truth About the Carbs in a Banana
Thursday, 05/31/2012 at 11:31 AM
I’m often asked about my stance on bananas: thumbs up or thumbs down? When I give them the green light some people are surprised and will ask, “but aren’t they fattening?” The truth is ... Read More
Tuesday, 05/22/2012 at 03:38 PM
How to use food to fast track your weight-loss results. Read More
Roy G Biv: Rainbow of food
Friday, 04/20/2012 at 10:00 AM
I think we all have grade school teachings permanently etched in our brains, like the order of the planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars…), ‘i before e except after c,’ ‘30 days hath ... Read More
Friday, 02/24/2012 at 02:18 PM
Antioxidants are one of the most popular nutrition buzzwords. And for good reasons: They fight signs of aging, inflammation, and they can even help with weight loss. But when it comes to ... Read More
Should You Be Eating More Fermented Foods and Drinks?
Tuesday, 01/10/2012 at 11:32 AM
Whether it's miso, kombucha or yogurt, you've probably heard the buzz about fermented foods and probiotics. In fact, fermented foods are said to help with weight loss, boost immunity and ... Read More
Monday, 11/14/2011 at 01:18 PM
According to the most recent nutrition surveys, the majority of Americans fall short when it comes to hitting the recommended marks for the three most important food groups: fruits, ... Read More
Wednesday, 11/02/2011 at 12:10 PM
I have to admit, when I first heard the buzz about pea protein my initial reaction was, “Really?” I mean, when you think of muscle builders, peas are probably one of the last foods that come ... Read More
Is Seaweed the Next Big Superfood?
Tuesday, 10/25/2011 at 06:23 PM
The other day as I walked through Whole Foods, I felt like I was in an aquarium. Everywhere I looked I saw seaweed! Seaweed snacks are the new coconut water, and varieties like wakame are ... Read More
Potatoes: The Good, the Bad and the Bottom Line
Monday, 09/12/2011 at 09:58 AM
I have to admit that potatoes are my No. 1 "can’t live without" splurge food. As much as I love coffee or red wine, I could go through life without them. But potatoes, now that would be ... Read More
Thursday, 02/17/2011 at 06:22 PM
More great news about fiber! As I’ve written about in this blog before it’s a major weight control weapon for a few reasons. First fiber doesn’t get digested or absorbed so the calories don’t ... Read More