Reading Time: 3 minutes Is it true that metabolism decreases with age? That’s a question I get asked quite frequently. Do you notice that last year’s clothes are tight on you or that the number on the scale reads higher than it used to? … Continued
Nutrition
5 Steps For Making Nutritional Changes
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever wondered what’s in a registered dietitian’s pantry or what she does when she wants to get off the diet roller coaster? Recently I had a chance to find out! Here’s what she and I decided were five … Continued
Easiest Way To Lose Fat and Feel Better
Reading Time: 4 minutes What are my favorite three tips I’d give you if you told me you wanted to shed fat and feel better? 1. Drink only water and drink lots of it. 2. Avoid wheat in all its forms (bread, pasta, desserts, … Continued
Why Eating Fat Helps You Lose Fat: Coconut Oil
Reading Time: 3 minutes Did you know you have to eat fat to lose body fat? For women, that may be the hardest idea to accept in their health-gaining, fat-losing efforts. When I say that, though, it leads to a ton of questions. Last … Continued
Got Stress? Here’s HOW To Get Relief!
Reading Time: 2 minutes I read an article recently that said that the economy is wreaking havoc on Americans’ health. And, according to the findings of a landmark Gallup poll, Americans’ stress levels soared in 2008 and continue to rise each year. But one … Continued
When Is The Best Time Of Day To Eat Carbs?
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is so much confusion out there about carbs and how, when, and why to eat them, so let’s clear some of that up right now. If part of your nutritional plan is to cut out carbs, let’s toss that … Continued
How To Keep Your Energy Levels HIGH All Day
Reading Time: 4 minutes I’m going to let you in on a secret today. But it’s one of those secrets that may not be too secret after all. When I meet other healthy energetic people they seem to be doing the same things I … Continued
How Many Servings of Vegetables and Fruits Should I Eat Every Day?
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m sure if I mentioned that you’re supposed to get 8-10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day for optimal health benefits, you wouldn’t say, “Gee Shelli, I never heard that before!” Yet when I read the nutrition journals of … Continued
Is Doing A DETOX Good For Me?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Many people ask me, especially this time of year, what detox diets are and if they work. If your diet consists of eating too many heavily processed and artificial foods, you may be thinking about trying a “detox” diet this … Continued
Best Way To STOP Cravings!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you ever find yourself CRAVING certain foods? Of course, we all do, right?Recently I was reviewing a plan with a client and she wrote, “I want to stop craving sweets.” The previous night while watching TV her appetite started … Continued
Stop Drinking Juice!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Recently I conducted a survey asking my friends, students, clients, and anyone else I came in contact with, which juices, if any, they had in their refrigerator. So now I’m asking you. If you’re not sure, please go take a … Continued
Best Spices To Use For Fat Loss
Reading Time: 2 minutes Want to spice up your life AND burn some fat? Who doesn’t, right? Not only can spices save an otherwise boring, though healthy meal, it turns out certain spices can help with fat loss and help you burn body fat … Continued
Optimizing Brain Health Means Eating Without Stress
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do people ask you about what you eat? If you asked me that question I’d say YES. What I eat seems to be a subject people are curious about. For years when it comes to nutrition, people have been trying … Continued
What Is Sea Salt?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Although I mention salt often, I recently received a good question: “What’s the difference between sea salt, kosher salt, and table salt?” Salt has become very trendy, yet we also receive messages about reducing sodium intake. Confusing, right? Chemically speaking, there is little … Continued
Why Healthy Gut Bacteria Is Important
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you know much about why it’s important to balance your bacteria? Do you know why healthy gut bacteria is important? Do you struggle to lose fat, even though you’re eating a healthy, clean diet and getting plenty of exercise? If … Continued
Fat Loss Tips For Vegetarians
Reading Time: 2 minutes I was talking with a nutritionist who specializes in counseling vegetarians and helping them lose fat. I asked her for three valuable corrections to a vegetarian diet if someone wanted to lose fat, and then realized they are good pieces of advice for … Continued
Why Is Acid/Alkaline Body Balance Important?
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m going to ask you to go way back, and for some of us that’s WAY back, to science class in school. Let’s recall what we learned about acid alkaline body balance. Do you remember using litmus paper in science … Continued
Chickpeas: Healthy, Affordable, Versatile
Reading Time: 3 minutes I can’t think of a more versatile legume that is healthy, affordable and always in my cabinet ready to be called into service. A standing ovation, please, for chickpeas! Let’s take a look at the many benefits of chickpeas and … Continued
Eggs: Your Questions And Answers
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’ve been reading these newsletters for any length of time you know how I feel about eggs. I love ’em! So let’s take a look at why. Are eggs good for you? As I’ve said before, I’m not sure … Continued
What Are Gluten-Free Grains?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many people must avoid gluten because of Celiac’s disease. However, even if that’s not the case for you, it’s fun to learn about and experiment with these gluten-free grains and know your options. Nutritionally, these grains add more benefit to … Continued
SALT: Is It Healthy Or Unhealthy?
Reading Time: 2 minutes To salt or not to salt? That is the question, and it’s a good one at that. Is salt in the diet of concern to you? To some folks, salt is a four letter word. However, for centuries it’s been … Continued
Tea: Most Common Questions and Answers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many people ask me about tea, so here are some answers to the most common questions about tea. We’ll also take a look at the benefits of drinking tea. 1. What’s the difference between black, green, and herbal teas? Strictly … Continued
5 Tips For Eating Your Way To Beautiful Skin
Reading Time: 2 minutes Is eating your way to beautiful skin possible? I think it is. Eating a healthy diet definitely makes for healthy skin. After all, your skin is your largest organ and its health is an inside out job, despite the myriad … Continued
What Are The Health Benefits of Licorice?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you think of licorice as candy or as a cure? Do you even think of licorice at all? If not, I’m hoping this week’s article will change that. There are many health benefits of licorice so let’s take a … Continued
How To Make Easy Homemade Granola
Reading Time: 2 minutes I’m always on the lookout for a better and healthier way to create a bowl of cereal. Homemade granola is delicious. Here are some granola recipe ideas. Remember to check the calories and serving size of your cereal portion. A … Continued
3 Tips For Better Nutrition and Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes Here are some tips for age-proofing your body, protecting your heart, and saving your sight! 1. Here’s an easy way to age-proof your body. Eat vegetable soup! Eating two cups of soup made by simmering chopped tomatoes, green bell peppers, … Continued
Kale Health Benefits You Need To Know
Reading Time: 2 minutes Popular from Europe to Japan, and getting more popular in America as well, kale is hardy, tender and HEALTHY! There are so many kale health benefits, so let’s take a closer look. Kale, a yellow-green vegetable native to the Mediterranean, … Continued
Best 4 Ways To Detoxify Your Body
Reading Time: 2 minutes Detoxification is an interesting, important topic, so I thought I’d tell you about 4 ways to increase your deep-tissue detoxification. Knowing how to detoxify your body helps you stay healthy! From pesticides, pollution, plastics, fragrances and other sources, our bodies … Continued
3 Best Vitamins to Take Every Day For Healthy Living
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you know the “Big 3” supplements that experts say would be wise for nearly everyone to supplement with? Even experts who don’t usually talk about the best vitamins to take every day seem to be talking about these, so … Continued
Tips For How To Cut Back on Added Sugar
Reading Time: 2 minutes Seems like I’m always talking about and looking for ways to cut back on sugar. I recently read that for the past 100 years in the United States, blood pressure has been rising. Today, 30% of American adults are diagnosed … Continued
3 Easy to Use Health and Nutrition Tips
Reading Time: 3 minutes Some assorted health and nutrition information for you this week! There are many benefits of eating yogurt, so let’s dig in and learn more. ** Yogurt may be one of the greatest foods on Earth. The bacteria in yogurt break … Continued
What Is Cherimoya and What Are The Health Benefits?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Almost every time I write an article with suggestions about eating healthier, eating more fiber, or eating less sugar, I receive dozens of emails asking me for some recipes. Since it’s been a while since I wrote you with some recipe ideas, I … Continued
Why Are Sweet Potatoes A Superfood?
Reading Time: 2 minutes I thought this week we’d take a look at sweet potatoes. Saluting a superfood like sweet potatoes is easy, they deserve it. Why? Keep reading about the health benefits of sweet potatoes to learn more. Why Are Sweet Potatoes So … Continued
Four Myths About Bone Health
Reading Time: 2 minutes Let’s take a look at four bone myths. Good to make sure you know how to take care of your body and have the best bone health possible. Four Bone Health Myths 1. “Milk builds bones.” False Women with the … Continued
Eat Apples To Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trying to lose a few pounds? Eat a plate of apple wedges before each meal. Eating a bit of high-fiber fruit such as apple or pear before each meal is a proven weight-loss booster. Here’s what you need to know … Continued
How To Keep Produce Fresh, Longer
Reading Time: 2 minutes Ever wonder why one box of salad greens lasts for two weeks and another one spoils in 48 hours? I do. Here’s what the pros have to say about their tricks of the trade to keep produce fresh, longer. How … Continued
What Are The Benefits Of Lecithin?
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are not familiar with the benefits of lecithin and why it’s such an important nutritional ingredient, you will find the following facts interesting. Lecithin is found in every living cell. Its highest concentration is in the vital organs: … Continued
Why Is Fiber So Important For Health?
Reading Time: 2 minutes In the past few weeks I’ve received a few questions about the use of fiber products. When you ask, I listen and then I write! Knowing about the health benefits of fiber is important. Most nutrition-conscious people today are aware … Continued
Best Technique For Willpower and Making Better Decisions
Reading Time: 3 minutes I’ve been using this OH WELL technique with my students and clients so I wanted to share it with you, too. It helps them with making better decisions. When I start working with a private client, I ask them a … Continued
Super Duper Smoothie Recipe
Reading Time: 2 minutes No matter how you label yourself, raw vegan to heavy meat eater, here’s a super duper smoothie recipe that is abundantly healthy and delicious too. A daily shake or smoothie is an easy way to incorporate more plant-based whole foods … Continued
How to Stop a Headache Quickly and Naturally
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s simple and easy to feel better every day when you use these tips. Here’s a potpourri of useful suggestions for how to stop a headache, improve your mood, and increase your energy. Want to stop a headache in its … Continued
Learn To Love Healthy Fats
Reading Time: 2 minutes Learn to love healthy fats. It’s as simple as that. Why? Because there are so many benefits of healthy fats! There are 3 types of fat – saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Forget about that old “eating fat makes you fat” … Continued
Why Green Tea Boosts Your Metabolism
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you know that green tea boosts your metabolism? However, when your body adjusts to the active ingredients, the boosting effect stops. What can you do? How Green Tea Boosts Metabolism Try cycling your green tea intake. Drink it for … Continued
How What You Eat Affects Sleep
Reading Time: 2 minutes If your brain is too excited, you’ll likely have trouble falling asleep. One of the things that may be happening is that your brain is excited from TOXINS. This may also be the case if you have trouble staying asleep. … Continued
Best Way to Beat Afternoon Fatigue
Reading Time: 2 minutes Is there anything you can do about your mid-day or afternoon fatigue? If you are falling asleep around 2:00 p.m. each day, you are not alone. Many, if not most of us, go through a period of post-lunch listlessness. Knowing … Continued
Krill: What It Is and Health Benefits
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you know much about krill oil benefits? I’ve got a multiple choice question for you. What’s Krill? a) The character from the movie Krill Bill. b) The newest hip hop dance step. c) A shrimp-like crustacean. I knew you’d … Continued
Will Exercise Help You Lose Weight?
Reading Time: 2 minutes There was an article in Time Magazine some time ago that many people ask me about, so I thought I’d throw my two cents into the mix. It declared that “Exercise won’t make you lose weight.” It was written by … Continued
Benefits of Chicken Soup: Fact or Fiction!
Reading Time: 2 minutes What’s the scoop on chicken soup? Is it healthy for you or are the healing benefits of chicken soup pure myth? I personally love chicken soup, and a few weeks ago I went on this kick of eating my homemade … Continued
How to Eat and Buy Organic Food on a Budget
Reading Time: 2 minutes Is buying organic food always the best choice? Is it really healthier for you? When it comes to making food choices, I’m often touting the slogan, “Eat locally, organically when possible.” After saying that, the next comment I get is, … Continued
How Food Additives Affect Your Sleep
Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you too excited to sleep at night? Maybe you’re having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? The culprit may be additives in your food. How Food Additives Affect Sleep Aspartame, MSG, artificial coloring, nitrates, and even soy contain “excitotoxins.” … Continued
7 Tips For Losing Weight And Keeping It Off
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you struggle to maintain weight loss long-term? It’s not easy to maintain a healthy weight. While fad-diets might help you drop pounds, keeping weight off is challenging. Research shows that 95% of dieters regain lost weight within one to … Continued
Fad Diets Don’t Work! Here’s What DOES Work!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you know the world’s best diet? Yes, there is one that experts have been ranking BEST for years now. Studies show it does everything, including helping you maintain a healthy weight, improving your heart health, and reducing symptoms of … Continued
What’s So Special About Mushrooms?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Truffles are like gold! They are sought after and treasured. Truffles are a hardy, healthy alternative to meat. That might be one of the reasons for their rise in popularity, even among us regular folks. In part that’s due to … Continued
Best Six Foods That Help Fight Colds and Flu
Reading Time: 2 minutes We’ve all been told “chicken soup” when we’re under the weather, but there are other foods that are known to help your immune system fight off those nasty cold and flu bugs, too. Here are the top six foods to … Continued
Fitness Strategies Not Working? Try This!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sometimes what you’re doing either with working out or nutrition just isn’t working. When one strategy doesn’t work, you’ve got to try another and keep changing fitness strategies until you find the one that DOES work. While this sounds simple … Continued
Why Stress Causes Aging: What You Can Do About It
Reading Time: 2 minutes Oxidative stress is one of the primary causes of conditions related to aging. The link between stress and aging is real. Stress is linked to not just outward signs of aging but also cataracts, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and atherosclerosis. It stresses … Continued
Should You Take A Multivitamin? Maybe, maybe not!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you think it’s necessary to take a multivitamin? I’m often asked whether or not I think taking a multivitamin is a good idea. In other words, is it necessary? It’s a good question, and one that deserves an answer, … Continued
Pre-Workout Nutrition: What to Eat Before A Workout
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you think much about what to eat before you workout? Whether it’s from my yoga students, personal training clients or runners I’m coaching, it’s a common question people ask me. So let’s take a closer look at pre-workout food … Continued
Is It Necessary To Drink Milk And Eat Dairy Products?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Is drinking milk and eating dairy products a mistake? The answer can be confusing. You’ll be better able to decide for yourself when you have accurate information, so let’s see if we can get clear on some Milk Matters! What … Continued
Sweets and Breast Cancer: What’s The Connection?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you ever wondered if there’s a connection between eating sweets and breast cancer? This topic comes up in the media every now and again. Let’s go over some of the information so you’ll be able to better grasp the … Continued
Top 9 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Healthy Living
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you up for success? I sure hope so! Here are some tips for setting yourself up for healthy living. How Our Environment Influences Us We are all influenced by our environment when it comes to our levels of physical … Continued
Not Eating Plums? You’re Missing Out On The Best Superfood!
Reading Time: 2 minutes What’s the best superfood? Did you answer acai, berries, noni juice or perhaps some other food? What if I told you the best superfood is one you’re already familiar with and it’s inexpensive too? Plum health benefits make it an … Continued
You Don’t Need Weight Loss Programs to Lose Weight and Feel Great
Reading Time: 2 minutes How would you like to drop weight and feel great? Do you think weight loss programs are the answer? Here are some tips for you. Do these things and you’ll drop weight and feel great! In fact, you’ll feel so … Continued
What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Alzheimer’s is defined as a progressive deterioration within the brain that can occur in middle or old age. However, It’s preventable and not a normal part of aging! The name itself refers to the German psychiatrist and pathologist Dr. Aloysius … Continued
6 Best Brain Foods to Boost Your Brain and Memory
Reading Time: 2 minutes A great diet is necessary for optimal brain and memory function. Eating the best brain foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants helps your body, brain, and memory stay young. Eating foods rich in antioxidants, which include many fruits and … Continued
How To Build A Better Brain At Any Age
Reading Time: 3 minutes You can prevent brain dysfunction and grow your brain if you know how. Scientists now know that stimulating the brain through the senses of eyes, ears, touch, smell, and taste trigger new connections between the brain and body and within … Continued
What Is Hara Hachi Bu?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Hara hachi bu is a Japanese term meaning “Eat until you’re 80% full.” It originated in the city of Okinawa. People use this advice to control their eating habits. Interestingly, Okinawans have one of the lowest rates of illness from … Continued
What is the Difference Between Fat and Muscle?
Reading Time: 3 minutes True stories from the trenches are the best! What happened recently is a good teachable moment for us all, so I’m sharing it with you. Do you understand the difference between fat and muscle? A woman wrote to me asking … Continued
Intermittent Fasting: What It Is and Why You Should Get Started Now
Reading Time: 11 minutes Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that switches between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. Intermittent fasting is about when you eat rather than on the usual diet focus of what to eat. With intermittent fasting you eat during … Continued
Are Acai Berries Good For Your Brain?
Reading Time: 2 minutes By now you’re thinking, “Should I believe all the marketing information about Acai berries?” Maybe you’ve even asked people who keep up on the healthiest foods what they think about Acai berries? Many people are calling it a wonder cure. … Continued
Stevia: Overview, Uses, Benefits
Reading Time: 3 minutes During an outing with a friend last weekend, he started telling me that one of his neighbors has this fantastic plant growing in his yard. He said, “It’s a new kind of plant that grows a sweetener. Have you heard … Continued
Negative Affects of Sugar on the Brain
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you much of a soda drinker? Do you drink sugary sodas on a regular basis? If you have an addiction to sugary sodas or know someone who does (and I think we all do), please pay careful attention. Sugar … Continued
Is Garlic Good For The Brain?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you enjoy garlic? I sure do. It not only pleases my palate but it has a long list of health and brain benefits as well. Garlic’s properties may indeed be good for your brain. Let’s take a closer look. … Continued
Why Sugar is Bad for Brain Health
Reading Time: 4 minutes Sugar is sugar is sugar……or is it not as simple and sweet as that? Just me mentioning sugar will either set you up for a craving or put you in a defensive I-never-touch-the-stuff mode. For most of us though, we’re … Continued
10 Easy Tips to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have the best of intentions, but ultimately struggle when you want to eat more fruits and vegetables? Do you get the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Don’t worry, you are not alone. … Continued