Blame it on Sugar "Sugar more addictive than drugs like heroin and cocaine." You've heard that, right? All our health issues are now blamed on sugar, if you believe the health gurus. Sugar is purported to be at the bottom of the obesity epidemic. And diabetes and...
Nutrition
Carbonated Water – benefit, burp, or bloat?
I am a fan of carbonated water, so I had to find out if I am harming myself by drinking it. I have developed ideas of why I may crave it, so I set myself to checking it out. What is it? Carbonated water is also called fizzy water or sparkling water. It is simply water...
Vitamin D3 – a mass experiment?
Vitamin D3 - a mass experiment? When nearly all patients who come to me are concerned about their vitamin D levels and are taking thousands of units a day, I have to wonder what new fad has swept the health field and what we will discover years into this mass...
Holiday Eats and Treats
Holiday Eats and Treats At gatherings, people have asked me for my recipes. I have to admit, one of my hobbies is to collect and try out healthy and delicious recipes. And, of course, they are gluten-free. So in the spirit of giving, I am sharing my favorites of this...
Greatest Predictor of Longevity
Greatest Predictor of Longevity What in your lifestyle can predict how long you will live? Is it: eating a clean diet with proper amounts of nutrients maintaining your ideal body weight exercising the right amount and in the right way If you said all of them, or two...
Your Own Halloween Treats
I love Halloween and dressing up in costumes and having fun. Here I am years ago as the 24 carrot woman. Do you see my necklace made of carrot slices? Of course, it is a play on the idea of 24 carat gold. Fun? What is your fantasy dress-up or costume this year?...
DandyBlend
Instant Herbal Beverage with Dandelion How to start the day? A cuppa DandyBlend! That's how Dr. Cheryl does it! Read my story here. full-bodied richness no caffeine no acidity no bitterness gluten-free DandyBlend Benefits Caffeine free, no acidity, not bitter. It is...
Are you a restrained eater?
Are you a restrained eater? How much do you have rules for what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat? How much do you hear and follow your internal signals for hunger and satiety? Would you like to score yourself on a researched scale to see where you fall? Do...
Flavor Lies
How do we know what to eat? We come into this life hard-wired to seek calories in food for energy. And we naturally crave the substances that we need more of in our bodies. When we are deficient in water, we become thirsty. When we are deficient in salt, we crave...
Before you drink Green Smoothies
Before you drink Green Smoothies If you have made a commitment to getting healthier this year, you may have considered, or already started drinking green smoothies. The idea behind green smoothies is that in order to eat large amounts of leafy green vegetables (which...