What Does a “Healthy” Breakfast Look Like?
Recently, I’ve been eating breakfast out more often than usual because I was out of town on vacation for a few weeks, and I’ve also started doing breakfast appointments with…
In Defense of High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diets
For quite a while, whenever I’ve said I eat a low-carb, high-fat diet, I’ve felt a little conflicted. Certainly the highest proportion of my calories comes from fat, but “high…
Lifestyle Strategies to Maintain Bone Density During Aging
Berries with Greek Yogurt My Fall About six weeks ago, I took a hard fall when I tripped on a curb. Initially I couldn’t walk without limping, and for several…
HCG Diet vs. Carbohydrate Restriction for Weight Loss
Have you ever cut calories drastically in an attempt to lose weight quickly? I did that repeatedly in my teens, and it never turned out well; I felt hungry and…
Protein on a Low-Carb Diet: Too Much? Too Little?
I’ve been toying with the idea of writing about protein on low-carb diets for a while but until now have resisted due to all the conflicting information I’ve found on…
Seafood: Keeping It Healthy and Sustainable
I love seafood. With the exception of a brief period of veganism, I have consumed fish and shellfish for nearly all of my 45 years. I eat all kinds of…