Thanksgiving is around the corner and we are starting to see inspirational quotes like “There is always something to be thankful for”. There are also quotes about Thanksgiving that are meant to be funny. And the majority of them follow these lines: “Happy Thanksgiving! Remember to set your scale back...
Food Related Health Issues, weight, digestion and more
High insulin level and its effect on weight gain
The role of insulin in weight regulation Insulin is a hormone that has many roles and functions in our body. In this article I’m going to focus on its effect on weight maintenance. We'll go over what happens with insulin when we eat. Why we call it a "storage" hormone,...
Meal planning skill is very important for home cooking
Are you tired of eating out? Would you like to wean yourself off takeouts? Many of my clients tell me they would like to eat more homemade meals but don’t know how to incorporate it into their lives. The process seems overwhelming because they lack meal planning skills. I think...
Mindset for weight loss helps achieve your goals easily
To set ourselves up for success with weight loss we should have a clear vision of what it is that we want and why we want it. Then we need to evaluate the things that are stopping us from having our ideal body now. Next we need to create a...
Calorie counting apps and long-term weight loss
Weight loss and especially the long-term maintenance of the weight reduction is a complex process that involve many factors. Calorie counting apps can be helpful as a part of a more comprehensive weight loss program. They also have some inherent characteristics that can be counterproductive to long-term success.
Stock your pantry with healthy ingredients
When I taught cooking classes with chef Eliza Gonzalez I was very impressed with her ability to combine pantry ingredients to create the amazing variety of culinary experiences. So we put together some ideas on how to stock your pantry with healthy ingredients. Because it’s the spices, vinegars, oils, nuts...