For a lot of us who sit in front of the computer most days, it’s hard to remember that sitting there without movement for long periods of time is not especially good for our bodies. Do you sit at a desk much of the time? To improve the health and comfort of your back and […]
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Is there a Difference Between Farm Raised and Wild Salmon? It’s a well-known fact that eating fish is a healthful and easy way to add more good fats into our diet. Whether it’s raw or cooked, salmon, along with other fatty fishes are a great nutritional source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, I’m often asked […]
Starting your day with a large meal packed with both carbohydrates and lean protein, and even a small piece of chocolate, can help lessen cravings and hunger the rest of the day, which can lead to significant weight loss, research suggests. This same research examined how sedentary, obese women lost almost five times as much weight […]
This is one of the most commonly asked questions during my nutrition consultations. The simple answer to this complex question is: No. What we want to focus on is adding carbohydrates to our diets that digest slowly. But what does this mean exactly? In addition to legumes, vegetables and fruits, choose fiber-rich, nutrient-dense whole grains […]
While it’s always a good idea to seek help from a qualified professional regarding depression, it’s interesting to know that according to recent research, there is evidence of a connection between depression and low blood sugar and insulin imbalances. These same studies point out that individuals who consumed a diet low in processed foods and […]
(reprinted from July 2002 Spa Finder Magazine) Mother nature and scientific labs have provided tremendous compounds which are found in many skincare products and treatments. You will find most of them in our treatments here at Spa Gregorie’s as well as on our shelves for your homecare. Here is a list of some of the […]
Always go for color and organic! Benefits of Colorful Potatoes: All colorful potatoes provide carotenoids (and some also provide flavonoids) that white potatoes do not. Carotenoids and flavonoids are pigments, and according to nutritional research, they provide us with many health benefits, including cancer protection. The differences in color between varieties of potatoes are basically differences […]
The New York Times January 19, 2010 For the complete article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/dining/20gusti.html?pagewanted=1&ref=nutrition The spread of snacking has been abetted by parental guilt, the much-lamented death of the family dinner, and over-scheduled children. Kara Nielsen, a “trendologist” at the Center for Culinary Development, a brand development company in San Francisco, cites the proliferation of activities, from […]
Exposure to metals in our food: Studies clearly show the migration of small amounts of aluminum when we use aluminum foils, cookware and utensils. One study conducted in Italy showed about 2-6 milligrams of aluminum was found to move over into food from aluminum foils, cookware, and utensils. Even if this amount sounds low, it […]
The Challenge with Environmental Toxins: Our bodies are amazing! We are exposed to a wide array of toxins and poisons each day, and our body is designed to process and excrete them seamlessly. But our body’s detoxification burden is growing. Since World War II, more than 85,000 new synthetic chemicals have been released into our environment. Over 350 […]