If you’re not yet familiar with the term, it's likely you've at least heard of intuitive eating (IE). IE is a non-diet approach toward food choices based on internal cues, whether they are physical, emotional, or other influencers. The basis is to recognize and respond to signs of hunger and fullness. Because the practice is … Continue reading The Pros & Cons of Intuitive Eating
My Fave Top 3 SM Influencers
And they just coincidently happen to be Asian. Honestly, I don't seek out Asian influencers! But since the pandemic started I've been surfing more on social media channels and keep coming back to these three. Maybe like others, I have a love-hate relationship with SM. I gave up Facebook about five years ago because I … Continue reading My Fave Top 3 SM Influencers
The Best Tool for Weight Control
I talk a lot about strategies to lose weight in the clinic. To be completely honest, I wish I didn't have to. I'd rather talk about any other health condition: diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, gout, kidney disease, cancer, arthritis, food intolerances, irritable bowel syndrome...even constipation lol! Anything but weight loss. But unfortunately excess weight … Continue reading The Best Tool for Weight Control
A 30-Minute Toning Workout
Do you have days when you really don't feel like your usual HIIT or intense cardio workout, but your body still craves some movement? Maybe you don't want to drag out the gear of sneakers, a mat and weights, but know that doing nothing would probably feel worse. If so, try this exercise combo—three videos … Continue reading A 30-Minute Toning Workout
What About Intermittent Fasting?
I've been following the intermittent fasting (IF) trend for several years but the new April study in the New England Journal of Medicine brought it the forefront again. I worked on an article about IF for the Nutrition Source in 2017, so it was reassuring that this new study was entirely consistent with our content! … Continue reading What About Intermittent Fasting?
How to Boost Your Mood – Naturally
Who couldn't use a mood boost? Especially after two years of Covid-19 and emerging from a chilly winter (depending on where you live). Recall moments when you've felt truly good... ...at peace, calm, clearheaded, content, grateful, maybe even joyful Photo Andre Furtado on Pexels.com Ahhh, don't you long for this always? I think we've all … Continue reading How to Boost Your Mood – Naturally