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The Food Cravings Have Found Me

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The first week of the Atkins diet was very easy for me to do. The second week, however, has been a little bit more of a struggle. In addition to having times when I felt crabby for no good reason, I was starting to experience food cravings. If I was going to stick with this diet, I needed to find ways to fight those cravings. One of my friends, who is also doing the Atkins diet, had a great suggestion. Make some variations to the food you can eat while on this diet, and this will prevent you from getting … Continue reading →

Deli Meats are Diet Food

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“Are sandwich meats okay on a diet? I mainly eat turkey slices for lunch.” Meat good. Meat make man happy. Seriously though, I always recommend that dieters eat meat. Meat has a way of triggering chemicals in the brain that help us to feel satisfied. Most of us could eat lettuce all day long and never feel satisfied but add a few slices of lean meat and you can walk away from a single salad and feel like you actually ate something. Low calorie dieters especially need to include protein as it helps to spare muscle tissue when the body … Continue reading →

Make Mine Without A Bun, Please

It isn’t always easy to eat gluten-free when you are at a restaurant or buffet. Fast food places are extra challenging, at least for me. Very few places are prepared to accommodate the needs of people who have an allergy to gluten, (or to other foods, for that matter). Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your lunch or dinner a bit safer. When I first discovered that I had a gluten allergy, it made me very aware of how many gluten filled foods can be found in a typical restaurant setting. It doesn’t seem to matter … Continue reading →

Pregnancy and the Holidays

Once Halloween passes, you’ll see all of the Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations out in the department stores. This time of year is my absolute favorite, and last year I loved it even more! November and December are the “feast months,” full of parties, potlucks and big family dinners that will make you appreciate the fact that you can indulge a little bit. While “eating for two” is somewhat of a myth, it’s okay to splurge a little bit around the holidays. My OB noticed my extra weight gain in January last year, but I didn’t get in trouble! I’m sure … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: My Own Personal Philosophy

In my last weight loss blog, I found myself 46, a good 30 pounds overweight, with high cholesterol and teetering on the borderline of being diabetic. My problem is I know what to do, it is just implementing it, but then I am sure some of you have the same problem. I know everyone has different opinions about weigh loss, but I thought I would share with you my own personal philosophy. Mind you, some of you may disagree with my opinion, so just remember, this is just the way I feel about weight loss. Number one, fad diets and … Continue reading →

Staying Healthy on Trips Abroad

Whenever I watch those Food Network shows following people on their exotic food eating adventures I often wonder if they ever sample dishes that have made them sick. In a previous blog I shared with you what happened to my brother the last time he got thirsty in Bali. And his story is not unique. Sampling local cuisine from the far ends of the planet is one of the most satisfying aspects of foreign travel. But while the delicious scents may draw you in and your palate might enjoy the culinary masterpieces, your stomach may not always be happy with … Continue reading →

Kidney Disease: Eating Right

If your doctor tells you that you are in the early stages of kidney disease, it’s time for you to make some changes! Other health considerations — like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure — may take priority in your diet choices. Incorporate the following tips into your diet if you are in the early stages of kidney disease: Choose smaller portions of meats. Men should eat six ounces or less of meat every day; women should eat four ounces or less. Restricting protein in your diet can help slow the progress of kidney function loss. Limit dairy foods, … Continue reading →