The words “healthy” and oil have been used together for so long it has become part of our “common knowledge.” But like a lot of nutrition knowledge, what we know about oil is skewed.
The Truth About Oil
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I Don’t Have Time To Eat Healthy
We hear it all the time, “I don’t have time to eat healthy.” While I could get into the psychology of trading time now for time in your coffin, that’s way too deep a subject to cover here.
Asian Dressing/Sauce
If you like a taste of Asian this dressing/sauce is just the thing. It is amazing over quinoa, rice, pasta, veggies (or any combination thereof) and even salad. You can serve it hot, cold or room temperature. And it gets better as the flavors incorporate over time (read – works well to bring for lunch the next day).
How Do You Make Food Choices?
Do you know WHY you choose the foods you eat? When we ask this question the answers usually range from “I like it” (taste) to “it’s easy” (convenience).
What You “Know” About Nutrition Is Marketing
The food industry and Big Pharma have convinced us that we are to blame for being sick and obese. Gluttony, sloth, lack of will power, lack of motivation – character flaws.
Why Food Cravings Happen And What To Do About Them
Food cravings are a real thing. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either SUPER lucky or lying (my bet is on the lying).
How Losing Weight Works
There seems to be some confusion around what weight loss and weight gain really are. We recently went out for vegetable sushi and I gained 3 pounds(!) according to the scale. Worse, it took me three days to lose it!
What Will A Plant-Based Diet Do For Me?
When I was asked this question, my brain opened 78 tabs and started pouring information at my mouth faster than my internal editor could process. Fortunately, I had the good sense to say, “It is easier for me to tell you what it won’t do.”
Portion Control Shouldn’t Be A Thing
“Eat less.” “Control your portion size.” “Calories in. Calories out.” “Use a smaller plate.” “Eat more slowly.” “Chew each bite 100 time.” “Exercise to make up for it.” “Cake on your birthday doesn’t count.”
Artificial Sweeteners
When artificial sweeteners first came out they were thought to be a panacea; all of the sweet enjoyment, none of the calorie guilt. What we (the public) weren’t told was that they were known to cause migraine in people who are susceptible.
Fighting Inflammation With Food
Inflammation is a major problem causer in the human body. Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, autism spectrum disorder, general “puffiness” and many other common ailments are due to chronic inflammation.
What’s For Lunch?!?!
Last week we were asked about options for lunch at work. We talked about it on our Facebook live on Monday and so many people responded positively I thought it might be helpful if I shared the ideas in our newsletter.
How Toxins Hitch A Ride Out With The Trash
You likely know that the liver is the filter in the human body. As our blood passes through the liver, toxins, waste, and anything else that doesn’t belong there (like medications) are removed. But now that your liver has collected the trash, how does it get rid of it?
But Where Will You Get Protein?!?!
It seems everyone is a resident expert when it comes the best sources for potassium (Everyone says bananas), calcium (everyone says cow’s milk) and protein (everyone says meat).
Seven “Healthy” Eating Tips That Are Just Wrong.
There is A LOT of common “healthy” eating advice. But who says? Why is it accepted as fact? And what is the truth?
Why Carbs Are GOOD For You!
During Q&A after speaking engagements someone always incredulously asks, “You eat carbs?!?!” To which we respond, “Yes, whole-food carbs make up 80-85% of our calorie intake.” (the rest is protein and fat split about evenly). And the follow-up question is often, “Did you gain weight before you starting losing?” “No. We both started dropping weight right away.”
Is Juicing Good Enough?
Juicing or taking juice supplements is seen as an easy way to get the recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies. But is that really a shortcut way to not have to eat whole food plants? The short answer is no. But we don’t expect you to believe it just because we said so (we aren’t your parents after all). Let’s look at the reasons that juicing is not going help you as much as you think it will.
Cravings: Why They Happen And What To Do About Them
Have you ever noticed that cravings for broccoli are pretty rare? But SOS food (salt, oil sugar), we are all over that! Whoever invented salted-caramel-chocolate clearly understands how to engineer “food” to hit ALL the pleasure centers in the brain. Did I just make you crave salted-caramel-chocolate? Sorry. My bad.
Fish – Not The Source Of Omega-3 You Think It Is
“I eat fish to make sure I get my Omega-3s” someone proudly announced the other day. My brain clicked open the “folders” on Omega-3s, Omega-6s, and fish. “It’s great that you know your body needs Omega-3s” I started. “Would you like a little more information about why Omega-3s are important and why fish isn’t a great source?”
Are Children Being Done A Disservice?
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn from the Cleveland Clinic is one of the whole-food plant-based (WFPB) advocates we follow. We were not surprised but were quite disappointed to learn that other cardiac physicians at the clinic won’t refer their patients to him; using the excuse, “They (the patients) will never go on that strict diet.