Here are some foods that people think are good for them that are really anything but healthy. They’re not the only ones, of course, but perhaps they will surprise you. 1. Yogurt. I’m always surprised that people think of yogurt as a healthy food that’s helpful to eat if you want to lose weight. Our […]
Category: Weight loss
Avoid the flu… and flu shots!
I was pleased today to see Dr. Mercola’s advice for avoiding the flu… and the flu vaccination. I’ve been agonizing over whether to get a flu shot this year. He suggests that the flu may be caused by a vitamin D deficiency since “flu season” comes during the winter months when sunlight is scarce. He […]
Top 10 Worst Foods in the Standard American Diet
Here’s a look at the top ten worst foods that many of us eat regularly without giving it a second thought. Compiled by Natalie of NutritionbyNatalie, an nutritionist with a holistic bent, her list includes common items that you might find in most homes, such as bacon, snack cakes, and potato chips. Some items might […]
How fat is your state?
19% of the adults in my state are considered “obese”, yet we’re still considered the skinniest state in the nation. No wonder weight loss is such a large and growing industry! If almost 1 in 5 Coloradans are obese, and we’re the skinny state, what does that mean for the rest of the country? The […]
How does the Atkins Diet hold up after 2 years?
A study just released showed that participants in a 2-year weight loss study lost an average of 10.3 lbs. while following the Atkins low-carb diet. This was a eensy-weensy bit more than the participants following a Mediterranean diet (lost 10 lbs. average) and the ones on a low-fat diet (lost 6.5 lbs.). While the Dr. […]
