Mar 1, 2015 | Eat Naturally, Food Science, Food/Health Connections
WHOA! Recently, a client asked about what she could pack for her kids’ lunches that would be healthy and they would eat it. I thought I would just do a web search and send her some links – bad idea! The “healthy” lunch suggestions were just awful. I decided I would... 
Feb 16, 2012 | Eat Naturally, Food Science, Food/Health Connections
Millions of people are addicted to sugar. In the United States and other developed countries, it’s hard not to be. Our food is injected, laced, and even dripping in high fructose corn syrup. Why is this a problem? Because sugar kills. To be clear, sugar is a form...Oct 31, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections
Nowhere on anyone’s list of health foods will you find hot dogs. Everyone knows that. But I wanted to give you something to think about that may make you think twice the next time you go to eat a hot dog. Have you ever noticed that you never see any pork-flavored...Oct 16, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections
Every year, I go through the same turmoil when it comes to Halloween. I hate to be that person, the one who puts a damper on a pretty fun holiday. But when it comes to trick-or-treating, it pains me. I know how unhealthy Halloween candy is. I use the word...Sep 25, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections
Not a lot can get my dander up but one thing that gets me a little irritated is advertising. Not advertising in general but misleading advertising. I see this a lot with food and I partly blame advertising for the pathetic state of health we see due to horrible...Aug 25, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections, Health Risks
As a follow-up to my Healthy is a Big Fat Lie article, I wanted to give you some specifics about a random product that people tend to think it healthy and I don’t consider it to be food at all. Nutri-Grain bars sound like they are good for you, right? After all they... 
Aug 21, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections, Vegetarian / Vegan
Ok, well maybe “lie” is a little on the strong side but intentional misconception hits it right on the head! Most of my coaching clients tell me that they eat “pretty healthy.” And, from what they know, they are. The reality of it is that most...Jul 13, 2011 | Food Science, Food/Health Connections, Vegetarian / Vegan
Vegetarianism is becoming more and more popular as people recognize the health benefits of a plant-based diet. However, after years of a vegetarian (mostly vegan) lifestyle, I’ve come to realize that many people are unclear as to what, or how, to feed a vegetarian. ...