What is Watercress?
What is watercress? According to a new classification scheme created by the Centers for Disease Control, it is the healthiest veggie on earth. For years, kale and açaí
Drink Water for Weight Loss?
Should you drink water for weight loss? Unfortunately research shows that just drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose weight. It’s often claimed
Lorie Learns to Deal with Pain
I know I promised to write on a more cheery health topic this month, but I’m yearning for the cathartic relief that chronicling the aftermath of the hit
Are Artificial Sweeteners Good For You?
Are artificial sweeteners good for you? Artificial sweeteners are in many food products, from ice cream to baked goods to your favorite coffee beverages. They’re popular because they
Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
What are the benefits of a plant-based diet? Decades of research demonstrates that plant-based diets help us live longer and heathier lives. They are also extremely beneficial for
Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted root vegetables make a healthy, nutritious side dish. You may not be very familiar with parsnips. Parsnips might look like pale carrots, but they're a nutrient-packed root
PCOS Diet
What is the best PCOS diet? Here's how the Mediterranean diet aids weight loss and improves insulin resistance in people with PCOS. Most patients of PCOS demonstrate signs
Are Smoothies Healthy?
Are smoothies healthy? Why smoothies get a lot of health hype, I prefer that my clients chew their food and eat fruits and vegetables. Here are some of
Best Foods for Gut Health
What are the best foods for gut health? What are the worst foods for gut health? Your gut relies on just the right balance of different bacteria to
Life’s Curveballs
Life’s curveballs come as a shock and can really rock your world. I experienced one of life's curveballs recently. As you will recall if you read my August
How to Control Cravings
Wondering how to control cravings? Here are 7 tips to deal with cravings during your weight-loss journey. Most people who are on a weight loss diet find it
Variety in Your Diet
Variety in your diet is important for a lot of reasons. If you eat the same meals every week, you're not alone: Meal prepping is sometimes all I
Sense of Smell and Memory
Did you know the sense of smell may boost your memory? Most people think of smell as the least important of their five senses. But a growing body
Benefits of Protein
What are the benefits of protein? How important is it to eat adequate protein? Of the three essential macronutrients the body needs to function (protein, fat, and carbohydrates),
Homemade Hummus
Making homemade hummus is very easy. While store-bought hummus is super convenient, if you knew how easy it was to make yourself, you would make it all the