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I used to think I was cooking healthy meals for my family.
As a vegetarian in a family of omnivores, I wanted to make everyone’s meaty favorites—just without the meat.
I thought I’d struck gold when I discovered Quorn. [Read more…] about The Dirty Truth about Meat Substitutes
I can still remember when fat-free half-and-half came out.
It was like a miracle had appeared in the dairy case. We gazed at the tall, slim container, disbelieving the promise. Could it be true? Could we actually drink cream in our coffee again? [Read more…] about How Eating Fat Keeps Me Slim
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Americans.
For some, the pain is so bad that it interferes with everyday activities. They hurt when they move. They hurt when they work. They hurt when they just want to relax and enjoy life.
Cindy Perlin knows how that feels. [Read more…] about The Truth about Chronic Pain Treatments (Video) with Cindy Perlin
You know those socks little old ladies wear?
The ones that reach right up to their knee?
They’re supposed to help with varicose veins and circulation. You know, old lady things.
Which makes me ashamed to admit… [Read more…] about Why I Wear Compression Socks (And You Should, Too)
Healthy people are weird.
Not to mention easy to make fun of.
Would GOOP guru Gwyneth Paltrow be the subject of so much ridicule if she didn’t pontificate on healthy living? [Read more…] about Why You’re Getting a Big Fat F in Health
Everybody knows you have to eat enough protein.
You need protein to build muscles. That’s why bodybuilders eat so much of it.
You can’t even follow many diets—Paleo, Atkins—without loading up on protein. [Read more…] about Can Too Much Protein Be BAD for You?
Aches and pains. Tired all the time. Can’t think clearly. No energy, no motivation.
Something is off.
Your diet, perhaps? Maybe it’s a nutritional imbalance. Maybe you need a visit to the supplements aisle of your local health food store. [Read more…] about Get More Energy by Doing What Makes You Grin
I fasted for the first time in college.
I had to. I couldn’t get beaten by another girl.
A classmate had showed up to our Medieval Mysticism class with a plate of cookies and a glow.
She had spent the weekend fasting [Read more…] about Lose Weight by Watching the Clock (Not the Scales!)
Everyone is stressed these days.
Luckily, there’s always Starbucks. A venti cinnamon dolce latte might do the trick.
Sugar and caffeine get most of us through the day, but they come at a cost. And I’m not just talking about your waistline. [Read more…] about Is Stress Your Middle Name? Then You Need Adaptogens
Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.”
That’s what you’ve been told.
That’s what those sad/smiley face ads say. [Read more…] about The Diet Solution to Depression
