In my last blog article, I discussed the fact that many of us are looking to find alternative ways to exercise, given that COVID-19 has required us to shelve our usual activities, at least for the time being. Today I’m discussing weight training, and why I believe it’s an important Read more…
Because it is summer and also because it’s been an unusually intense summer, I thought I’d lighten it up this week with my all-time Favorite Fruit Salad. It’s quick and easy, and the perfect addition to a summer barbecue or picnic. Enjoy! 1 Cantaloupe cut into chunks 1 Honeydew melon, Read more…
I’ve always believed in living a healthy lifestyle and, in the age of COVID-19, I think it’s taken on even more importance. Since this is a new disease, for now the main risk factors seem to be age, and individuals with underlying medical conditions or those who are already otherwise Read more…
I don’t have to tell you how much the COVID-19 virus is on everyone’s mind at the moment. We are all being affected in so many ways. Since there is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus, the most important thing we can do is to follow recommendations to avoid being Read more…
Fall is definitely in the air here in Colorado! The aspens have been turning gold and some leaves are even starting to fall away. Heading into cooler weather and earlier darkness is a change we all have to adjust to, especially when we live in geographic areas with four distinct Read more…
When it comes to healthy living, the truth is that it isn’t that complicated. If you’re eating nutritious food, getting adequate exercise, sleeping the right amount for you, and managing stress, you are already way ahead of the game. That said, there are simple habits you can begin to implement Read more…
Sugar has been a hot topic in the world of nutrition the last few years. Maybe I should rephrase that – the evils of sugar have been the topic. Too much sugar in the diet has been linked to certain chronic diseases, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and Read more…
I heard about Cuisinicity.com when I was on a recent webinar presented by Dr. David Katz, a recognized expert on nutrition, disease prevention and lifestyle. Dr. Katz’ presentation focused on what constitutes a healthy diet and a healthy life. He also discussed how to avoid getting fooled by fad diets Read more…
Lots of factors influence how well we age. Maintaining healthy behaviors such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate rest, and learning how to manage stress can all contribute to the prevention of lifestyle diseases – hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, inflammatory diseases, and some cancers – and also Read more…
New clients who come to me to eat more healthfully, lose weight, or both, often ask me what diet I recommend. They are often surprised when my response is that I don’t recommend any particular diet plan. There are a couple reasons for this. One is that I don’t Read more…