To most of us, “fats” is a four-letter word—the nutritional equivalent of the guy in the black hat. We tend to think of fats as the root of all dietary evil, responsible for the... Read more >>

I spent a large part of my life over weight ... Obese! I am at the age where I’m in my mid 20’s and I’ve lost weight and I realize that there is no place to turn. No one can relate... Read more >>

I was at an amusement park this summer and there was this Middle Eastern family that I was entranced by. There was the father wearing something boring, and the mother wearing a full on burqas... Read more >>

You normally eat really healthily, but suddenly you have mad food cravings. You can’t decide if you are craving salty, or sweet, or carbs. In fact, you just can’t decide what you want... Read more >>

One of the less-than-lovely things about being over fifty and going through menopause is the shift in where we store fat. If you’ve noticed your waistline getting bigger, that’s why! That... Read more >>

Starting a meal with protein will help reduce the blood sugar surge that usually occurs after eating most refined carbohydrates (white bread, potatoes, white pasta, energy bars, etc.). When your blood... Read more >>

Consider the following points: 1.It has been found that about 80–90 percent of all cholesterol in the body is endogenous. (Meaning: it has been produced inside the body and does NOT come from... Read more >>

Imagine it. You’re watching Friends on prime time and wearing Doc Martins, Snapple iced tea in hand. In front of you is a box of fat free Snackwell’s cookies. Ah, the nineties. It made... Read more >>

It’s ironic that on our televisions and in magazines we are bombarded with beautiful people with perfect bodies, but not many people walking down the street look like them. I never did... Read more >>

Fat cow. I would like to believe that most of the people I know wouldn’t dream of calling someone a fat cow. While I don’t know Oprah Winfrey personally, I believe that she also... Read more >>