
The worst (and best) ways to lose weight
A close friend recently reported to me that her doctor was concerned that her blood pressure was slightly elevated. He was quick to recommend medication, but my friend said, “I think if I just lose some weight, I’ll be fine,” so the doctor agreed to let her try. This is where it gets juicy.

Everything you’ve been told about cholesterol is wrong!
But what if I were to say that most of what you have been told about cholesterol is either not entirely accurate, or downright WRONG?
The average person’s understanding of cholesterol is the result of careful manipulation by food companies and statin manufacturers…both of which want to scare you into using their products.
But when you understand what cholesterol really is, you see that it’s something your body needs—without it you would die!
The average person’s understanding of cholesterol is the result of careful manipulation by food companies and statin manufacturers…both of which want to scare you into using their products.
But when you understand what cholesterol really is, you see that it’s something your body needs—without it you would die!
- Tags: Cholesterol, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

Food isn’t food anymore—and you’re paying the price!
I have a confession to make. I’m an avid people watcher, especially in grocery stores. Don’t let that creep you out—as a nutrition coach, I need to observe people’s food habits so I have an idea as to the extent of the diet atrocities I may be helping people with.

Little known nutrients that can save your life
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably appreciate how important vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids are to your health and life. But there is another type of nutrient that you might not even know about...but it has just as much if not more of an impact on your health as all the others!

Do you know these heart attack warning signs?
Today is a rather somber day for me. Forty years ago today my Dad died of a massive heart attack. I was only 15 years old, and at the time, my level of understanding was that a heart attack was just something that happens to an unlucky person.

Do you make these excuses too?
Most people know darn well that nutritious foods are important. But the problem is that there are sneaky little excuses that pop up and prevent you from eating as healthy as you should. Let’s look at 6 of the most common excuses for a bad diet, and see how you can blast through them and get on the road to a healthier (and slimmer) YOU!