The TRUE cost of Cheap Food

Health food sticker shock is like a hostage negotiation with your health being held for ransom. We’ve all been there…You are standing at the checkout of your local health food store, and you are blown away by the price. They might as well send you a note that says GiVe uS $274.15 aNd we will… [Continue Reading]

A Calorie Is NOT a Calorie

A calorie is not a calorie. There are plenty of studies demonstrating how different kinds of food affect us in different ways – despite having the same number of calories. Recently another interesting study was published. The participants were served milkshakes that were identical in every way, except how rapidly digested the carbs were. The… [Continue Reading]

“Have Some Candy”

Why do people assume that everybody wants candy, no matter where you are? Has this become so normal? The other day I was at a lunch restaurant, where you can buy healthful foods, such as a salad full of nutritious ingredients (my choices: chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese). I chose mineral water to go… [Continue Reading]