"Rating Rutabagas"
Everyone has been told “Eat more vegetables”! How do we know which vegies give us more “nutritional mileage”? “Rating Rutabagas” from Nutrition Action Newsletter illuminates the vegie truth.
Mon, July 12 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on "Rating Rutabagas"
Protein!
Many people misunderstand what foods contain protein, how much of it to eat, when to eat it, and why it is important. Click here to read an up to date informative article about this important issue.
Tue, June 1 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Protein!
Understanding of Self-Blame
I’ve been curious about the phenomenon of blaming ourselves for events that are completely out of our control. I was surprised to find an eloquent answer when reading SJ Rozan”s book “The Shanghai Moon“. “Bill shifted on his perch, about to break in and give me a hard time for giving myself a hard time, […]
Mon, May 31 2010 » Other, Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Understanding of Self-Blame
"Why We Overeat"
Nutrition Action Health Letter is one of my favorite sources of information. This fascinating article explores the biological basis of overeating and gives some helpful tips in dealing with this urge. Click here: why_we_overeat to download the article.
Sun, January 10 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on "Why We Overeat"
Martha Beck's Easier Way to Diet
I love Martha Beck’s approach to the psychology of losing weight. I recommend her book “The Four Day Win” to many of my client’s. This article briefly summarizes much of her book.
Fri, January 1 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Martha Beck's Easier Way to Diet
Do Affirmations Work?
I’ve wondered why, despite the popularity of affirmations, they make many people worse. Read about this interesting phenomenon here.
Fri, January 1 2010 » Other, Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Do Affirmations Work?
Loving Kindness Meditation Helps Smokers Quit
Judson Brewer, MD is a psychiatrist who has studied Mindfulness techniques to help with addictions. This article talks about his work with smokers.
Fri, January 1 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Loving Kindness Meditation Helps Smokers Quit
Licence to Fill
Contrary to intuition, when fast food restaurants publish nutrition facts, many people choose higher calorie foods! Go figure! Find out more in this Psychology Today article.
Fri, January 1 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Licence to Fill
Conquer Your Food Cravings
This article gives an up-to-date understanding of the role of brain chemistry on food cravings. It offers insight into when to indulge in “a little bit” of the craved food and when to eliminate it entirely.
Fri, January 1 2010 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Conquer Your Food Cravings
How to Get a Leg Up for Fitness
“Wellness Coaching” is a relatively new phenomenon. However, it piggybacks on the idea that therapists have known for years: Many people achieve difficult changes more effectively when done in relationship to another person. This article describes one woman’s experience working with a life coach, making small changes over time that are long lasting. For a […]
Thu, January 1 2009 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on How to Get a Leg Up for Fitness