How many times have you ordered a salad without olive oil or dressed your greens WITH fat-free dressing thinking you were making the healthier choice? Do you opt for that low-fat yogurt instead of the full-fat version? For many years dietary fat has been considered the villain of all food groups. Just muttering the word […]
Remember “I can’t believe it’s not butter?” Well, don’t let the tagline tempt you – when it comes to your health, there’s no substitute for the real thing. When looking for a spread for your morning toast, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed by the plethora of margarines and other manufactured spreads that promise everything from […]
Last week’s LA Times article on Obesity’s Role in Cancer was timely. We know excess weight is critical in the development of diabetes and heart disease. But now a correlation between increased weight and cancer? About ten years back one of my clients brought in an article linking high insulin levels to cancer. Since one […]
The following excerpt is from my upcoming book and gives you a quick guide to reading labels. If something is designed to make our lives easier, why do we feel more confused? This is how many people feel after looking at food labels. Plain and simple – food labels are not user friendly. You almost […]