Most of us are quite aware that sugar – other than what occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables – is not healthy for us. And this is true whether or not you have an issue with your weight. Let’s dig into the reasons for this, looking especially deep into that sweet culprit, high fructose cornContinue reading “High-Fructose Corn Syrup & Other Sugars”
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Dealing With Cravings
A craving is a strong eating motivation for a specific type of food. At times we can feel a compulsion to eat these particular foods even when we are not hungry (1). Let’s look at why we have cravings, and what we can do to help decrease their influence over our eating choices. Cravings “actuallyContinue reading “Dealing With Cravings”
What Is Skinny Fat?
Today I read a Facebook post that mentioned “skinny fat.” I thought that this unfortunate phrase could be either a typo or a joke, but instead discovered that it’s a true health concern. Metabolically-Obese Normal Weight (MONW) is a real condition that increases your risk factors for the same diseases as typically found with obesityContinue reading “What Is Skinny Fat?”
Food Prep: DASH DIET for Beginners
This is a great little book which explains the DASH diet and how to implement it, plus it contains 144 pages of recipes. The idea behind the book is to adopt a healthy diet so that you can reduce your dependence on the pharmaceutical industry (1). In the second chapter, author Nathalie Seaton explains theContinue reading “Food Prep: DASH DIET for Beginners”
Food Prep: Clean Slate – A Cookbook and Guide
Today I’m reviewing a book from the editors of Martha Stewart Living, Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide – Reset Your Health, Detox Your Body, and Feel Your Best. There are quite a lot of promises in that title. The first 70 pages of this book are all about the principles of clean eating, whichContinue reading “Food Prep: Clean Slate – A Cookbook and Guide”
In the News: Looking Older After Dieting?
I’ve been wanting to write about looking younger after dieting for quite some time. However, cursory research revealed that most people believe that losing weight makes you look older, not younger. And there are few articles on feeling younger, as opposed to looking younger. At this point, I began to believe that it’s the wayContinue reading “In the News: Looking Older After Dieting?”
The School of Hard Diets
The opinions below are based on my personal experiences. Please work with your doctor or registered dietician to find a plan that will work for your individual needs. Like most Americans who have struggled with maintaining a healthy weight, I’ve embarked on countless diets. I started early, when I actually was not overweight but believedContinue reading “The School of Hard Diets”
Food Prep: The Power of Cooking at Home
Finding healthy food that you actually want to eat can be a bit of a challenge. There are many options available, but what fits best for you? I will have upcoming blog posts on this topic, including cookbook reviews. But let’s get started today with the advantages of cooking at home: I’m sure you haveContinue reading “Food Prep: The Power of Cooking at Home”
In the News: Follow Up 60 Minutes on Obesity
Yesterday I shared some thoughts on the 60 Minutes January 1, 2023 report on obesity and diet drug Wegovy. Today, I’d like to add to it with insights from Dr. Tom Rifai, whose YouTube videoing on the topic is quite critical. First, here’s my blog post which links the original 60 Minutes story: https://lindawbrowning.com/2023/01/05/60-minutes-on-obesity/ AndContinue reading “In the News: Follow Up 60 Minutes on Obesity”
Maintain Weight Loss 