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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
The women of my family were legendary cooks.
They were bakers, whipping up homemade bread and tiered cakes.
They canned produce from their gardens. They picked berries for jam. They cooked enormous roasts. [Read more…] about What You Should Be Eating for Breakfast
I’ll never forget the friend who was a perfect size 6.
I thought she’d always been that size, until one day she let slip that she had her ex-boyfriend to thank.
He was the love of her life. [Read more…] about Eat Less While Stressed
What happens after you swallow food?
Well, it gives you energy.
And it probably turns to fat.
Whatever is left makes its way out of your system. [Read more…] about The Answers to Life, The Universe & Everything Lie in Your Gut
No one wants to get cancer.
No one wants a heart attack.
No one wants to spend their retirement in a La-Z-Boy recliner, too weak and achy to get up.
But a lot of people end up doing just that. [Read more…] about Your Friends Could Add Years to Your Life
Ditching the diet and trying to eat normally again is all fine and dandy…
Until that old familiar thought comes up: “But what if I gain weight?!”
It’s screaming at you to just CUT OUT THE CARBS or else you’ll spiral out of control! [Read more…] about Are You Terrified of Gaining Weight?
Look at that food you’re eating.
How do you know if it’s any good for you?
You flip over the package and check out the nutritional facts on the label, right?
Except—and this is the tricky question… [Read more…] about Eating While Stressed is As Bad As Eating Junk
My favorite thing to make as a kid was brownies.
But not just any brownies. A brownie recipe that came from a friend.
One that called for a HALF CUP of vegetable oil. [Read more…] about You’ll Pour Your Vegetable Oil Down the Drain After Reading This
Of all the Christmas presents I’ve ever considered buying for my child…
A stick of grass-fed butter has never even made the list.
But had you been at Dave Asprey’s house one Christmas morning… [Read more…] about A Bulletproof Plan to Live to 180 Years Old
Dairy and I have a complicated relationship.
Ten years ago, I was trying to sort out my diet to feel better and have more energy. Caffeine had to go, along with cheese and cream.
Only one problem:
I couldn’t live without dairy. [Read more…] about Is Life Without Dairy Worth Living?
At some point it hits you.
Usually in your 30s. Sometimes not until your 40s.
You start to feel your age. [Read more…] about Live Longer and Feel Younger with Stacey Chillemi (Video)
Ever heard that old saying, “A chocolate a day keeps the doctor away”?
No?
Well, you’re about to.
Chocolate is the ULTIMATE health food. [Read more…] about Why You Should Eat More Chocolate
How much do you eat after dinner?
After the plates are cleared and the dishwasher started, do you sit down with a nice glass of water or cup of peppermint tea to watch TV…
Or do you fix yourself a little snack? [Read more…] about Yes, You Can Lose Weight by Going to Sleep Earlier
