As we see rates of obesity and chronic diseases continue to grow, we also see more proposals for legislation over food. The recent menu labeling laws are based on the assumption that “unhealthy” food choices stem from a lack of knowledge. For the most part, we in the U.S. have information coming out of our ears. So, will putting nutrition data on the menu result in healthier ordering on the part of the consumer? Has it changed your meal choices?
Quick bit of trivia: There is currently no official Dietetic Association or Registered Dietitians in Slovakia, Czech Republic, or Serbia. Hence, my “Nutritional Voyage”…
We have been told over and over again that we should know our “numbers”. That usually translates into knowing your:
This past week, I got knocked off my feet. I was filling up my planner with “to do’s”, “have to’s”, “want to’s”, and getting ready to continue a pattern of running myself ragged. It’s easy for life to get busy…and to feel good about it. I’m busy. I’m productive. I’m doing something with my life!
Many of us are all-too familiar with emotional eating, but what about emotional exercising? Do you depend on exercise to deal with difficult emotions and the stressors of life? Exercise can be part of a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes we take it too far.
If someone asked you if you want to get fit, you might answer, “Sure, is there a pill for that?” Exercise is sometimes a dreaded foe rather than a friend accompanying you on your path to wellness. In this episode you will hear from fitness guru and “Get-Fit Guy“, Ben Greenfield, as he talks with me about not only physical fitness but also about nutrition and his new book that will help you get fit.