About That Weight Gain

About That Weight Gain

Some research connects small, almost imperceptible lifestyle habits to weight gain.  We breast cancer survivors are quick to express gratitude for all life-saving treatments we receive. We’re just as quick to bemoan those treatments for the collateral damage...

"SNACK SMACK"

You know how sometimes your perception of what you see isn’t exactly what was INTENDED for you to see (or think. or believe.)? I find this to be particularly true in food marketing, where labelling language in the form of subtle wording slights, omissions or...
Drop Gluten, Drop Weight?

Drop Gluten, Drop Weight?

Is going gluten-free all it’s cracked up to be? If you suffer from celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, the short answer is yes. And that still holds true for those with a definitive diagnosis of celiac. But research out of Monash University in Australia...

Beyond "Super-Size" Me.

I recently visited family in another city and dined at an Italian restaurant. Now, I’ve been to Italy; twice. I know a bit about Italian food, the focus on and pride in local ingredients, the communal spirit that embraces family and/or friends who share a...