Mediterranean Diet – is it the way to go?

My continental breakfast included two pieces of whole grain bread, fruit, and yogurt with a drizzle of honey. Surprisingly filling and satisfying!

To me the continental breakfast has always been a joke.  It never seems to be enough. A few croissants, jam, fruit, milk and coffee?  Where’s the protein?  It turns out everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a continental breakfast. Some places offer a “light” version while others offer a “full”.  A light is [...]

Are you a healthy woman?

A mom eating, working and taking care of two little ones.  Is this your typical day? photo by rankun76

Article first published as Ladies, When Was Your Last Check-Up? on Technorati. It is National Women’s Health Week. Women’s health covers many issues.  With work, family and children it is amazing there is any time at all to schedule your next appointment! Yet, women often overlook their own health according to the 2006 issue of [...]

Health and the pursuit of happiness

In the videos below, Dean Ornish helps us understand the body’s ability to heal itself and how leading a healthy lifestyle can lead to more happiness in our lives. Dean Ornish says your genes are not your fate, filmed March 2008 length: 3 minutes In this presentation, Dean talks about how our lifestyles impact us [...]

4 simple ways to eat more whole grains

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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that the consumption of whole grains, by adults in the United States, is far below the recommended level.  The study focused on two age groups, ages 19-50 and 51+.  In both age groups, the individuals that consumed whole grains had a lower [...]

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