Whole 30 isn't so popular with actual health experts Whole 30 Chat: There is a lack of research out there about Whole 30, but there are certainly some heated opinions! First, a reference to Cosmopolitan magazine because they use a catchy title, Whole 30 is Actually the Worst Diet You Could Do, while also interviewing … Continue reading Whole 30 – Week 2
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Whole 30: Week 1
Last week quickly in review: IF went nearly perfect this week! I indulged daily with a couple glasses of wine with dinner, had a pretty low key weekend, and enjoyed my last day of normal eating by having birthday cake in the afternoon and a donut for dessert, which was delicious! After an intense week … Continue reading Whole 30: Week 1
Intermittent Fasting – Week 11
You may have noticed that I skipped posting last week! This is because my computer unexpectedly stopped working, then spent a few days in the care of Apple Support Services. So I was computer-less from Saturday to Thursday of last week. But here I am 🙂 Skipping IF chat in the interest of time and … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting – Week 11
Intermittent Fasting: Week 9
The American Journal of Physiology IF Chat: Last week I introduced an article which looked at the effect of fasting on exercise and metabolism. Because I am a healthy weight individual with an active exercise regimen, the research surrounding IF and exercise is highly interesting to me. This week, we'll take a look at some … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: Week 9
Where I shop, Looking at Ingredients
I would like to say that, like many others, I shop at a variety of grocery stores based on the availability and options of things I need. However, I’m not sure that many others shop at such a variety of places. So if you’re a person who shops at 3+ stores for groceries, I’d love … Continue reading Where I shop, Looking at Ingredients
Renewing for the New Year
Well I took the plunge and renewed my wordpress account after realizing I hadn't posted anything since last August... which brings me to: If you’ve spoken to me more than once in the last 18 months, you likely know that I’ve had a lot of thoughts rolling around in my head about if/when/where to open … Continue reading Renewing for the New Year
Weighing in on Coconut Oil
The heat is on in the debate over coconut oil. A fast-hitting food trend due to the presence of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which may aide in weight loss and have other beneficial properties related to cognitive function (not to mention coconut oil smells and tastes pretty good). The coconut oil craze has gone viral … Continue reading Weighing in on Coconut Oil
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