When Weight Loss Doesn’t Happen...

Ever feel like you’re “eating perfectly” but still not losing weight?

It’s possible. But it’s not what happens most often.

Usually, there is one of two things going on:

Problem #1: You’re eating more than you realize.

...

How to Stick with Exercise

Work is really busy.

Or your kid is going through a “phase.”

Or it’s pie season.

Or it's raining out.

Girl Scout Cookies anyone?

Any number of obstacles, distractions, and competing demands can make it so easy (and understandable!) to put your...

Did you miss your nap opportunity on Monday, National Nap Day?

Or are you from the camp that just wants to ignore the latest news and research around sleep, and you say with a shrug: "I'm too busy to sleep; I'll sleep when I am dead!"

You all may know I am a big Oura fan, and use it to...

Did you know kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent disease” because there are usually no symptoms during its early stages?

In fact, as many as 90% of Americans who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) don’t know they have the disease until it is very advanced.

The good...

The #1 nutrition principle

“Red wine is better than white wine!”

“Spinach is better than romaine!”

“GRAINS ARE EVIL!!”

Ever feel like good nutrition is just too complicated?

If you’re overwhelmed, try this ONE habit:

Eat mostly (or at least more)...

Why you can’t stop eating junk food ...

“Who ate all these chips?!”

You look around and, alas, not even a dog to blame.

Crap.

But know this: it’s not your fault.

If you’ve had this experience—robotically hand-to-mouthing some ultra-delicious, highly snack-able...

Continuing with Heart Health month, here's more heart healthy insights!

This week, I will summarize some of my learning about the testing your doctor may do for heart disease.  

While most of us have heard about "good and bad" cholesterol, it may not give us all the info needed...

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic Syndrome is a group of five risk factors that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other health problems - all related to heart health.

These statistics are concerning, as we know heart disease does not just start at age 60!

50% of men who are...

National Chocolate Day - February 1st!

Today is National Chocolate Day!
Enjoy a sweet treat and don't forget to tag a friend who would also love a delicious bite of dark chocolate.

Chocolate in a nutshell:

The word chocolate, from the Aztec "chocolātl" meaning "bitter drink", was originally a...

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Every January, during National Hobby Month, thousands of Americans celebrate their favorite hobbies and try out new ones.

From outdoor activities like swimming or hiking, to artsy projects like painting or knitting — most of us have go-to...

Did you ever wonder exactly how Wonder Bread built strong bodies 12 ways?

We did too! But that's the subject of another newsletter!

Here's our topic du jour: 

“Whole grains are always better than refined grains.”

As nutrition maxims go, this one seems rock solid. Most everyone...

Is too much protein dangerous?

Twenty-five years ago, there was plenty of skepticism about protein.

After all, bodybuilders ate lots of it—and they experimented with all kinds of “questionable” things. 

Plus, the late 1990s ushered in the rise of high-protein diets for...