One of the things I love about leading classes is seeing the relationships that develop between women there. After a recent class, one participant asked me to forward this note of encouragement to another. I thought it was so helpful, I asked both their permission to share it here. If you’re unsure, reluctant, or downright … Read more
What’s the deal with carbs? Why do people say carbs are bad for you? Are they? No, foods that have carbs are not inherently evil! But the problem comes when we refine them too much, or when we eat more than our body can use. Here’s a video I made a few years ago to … Read more
There are three types of reactions people may have to foods: allergies, intolerance, and sensitivity. It’s not unusual to see some of these terms used interchangably, and most people aren’t aware of the differences between them, but the differences are important. Allergies and intolerance Food allergies are when your body perceives a food as a dangerous intruder and … Read more
When my mom’s dementia became apparent in 2006, I started reading everything I could find about it. I started out thinking the cure would be a pill, but I quickly learned that the currently available Alzheimer’s medications were not all that helpful. Fourteen years later, not much has changed. Results are varied from patient to … Read more
One particular Friday night when our kids were in grade school, our schedule was extra crazy. We had to rush around as soon as my husband got home, take kids to their own things, have our date, then pick them up and get them to bed. As I was urging my daughter to bed, she … Read more
This series of short audio clips will take about 16 minutes to listen to, and at the end you’ll have some simple ideas for making healthier choices at home and away. . Eating out: some safe go-to dishes (4.75 minutes) . How to avoid sugar in your salad (3 minutes) . More veggies, made easy … Read more
This series of short audio clips will take less than 20 minutes to listen to, and at the end you’ll have a better grasp on calories and macros, and how your body uses them. Knowledge helps you make more confident choices! . Carbs, fat, protein, and calories, defined. (3.5 minutes) . About counting calories: no, … Read more
What if you didn’t have to feel guilty for every craving? What if you saw them as signs, instead of failures? Here’s the thing: You have legit hungers. You are a four-part person: heart, soul, mind, body; and each of these parts has its own hunger. Your heart hungers to be known and loved, and to love … Read more