Diet

Working out and eating mindfully doesn't have to be a drag.  How can we make exercise more fun?  www.thefuntheory.com has some great ideas.  Here are five tips for making exercise easy and fun.  Read More

We live in a sound-bite society. How can we eat meaningful meals? Read More

Who didn't envy French women just a little when the book, French Women Don't Get Fat was released? French women seemed to know some secret about eating that we didn't. The book inspired many women to take a new look at their diet. A new survey suggests that French women may not be as stellar at eating as we once thought. Read More

"Rocco" was a guest on the Dr. Oz show this last week (See the video clip). This 53 year old man took a 28 day challenge that transformed him from a meat eating cowboy to a vegan. What was most impressive was not that he became a vegan per say, but the ability to dramatically change his life and health in less than one month. You can literally reverse some of the damage done to your body just by changing what you eat. Food (or the right foods) can sometimes be medicinal. Read More

Did your parents ever bride you with candy? If so, you aren't alone. Every parent has broken down and given their child candy as a bride, to quiet them or to provide comfort. Intuitively, we all know it isn't a good idea. A 2009 study gives us another reason to avoid giving in to kids' demands for candy. According to a British study by Simon Moore, kids who ate candy everyday at age 10 were significantly more likely to be convicted of a crime at age 34. This study seems to be a spin on the classic study by Walter Mischel. Click here to see a cute youtube video recreation of the Marshmallow Test. Mischel examined a preschooler's ability to delay gratification in order to receive a larger reward. Read More

Are you someone who stashes food in hidden nooks around the house so you can eat in peace? Do you hoard cookies, cakes, chips, and other yummy stuff so you can eat in privacy away from prying eyes? Read More

Depression is one of the symptoms of celiac disease. That's possibly because the disease causes impaired absorption of the amino acid tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin. But psychological distress among celiac-disease patients only stands to reason, given that some of the other symptoms and effects of this incurable condition include diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, failure to thrive in infancy, vomiting, short stature, iron deficiency with or without anemia, poor performance in school, delayed puberty, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, fatigue, tooth discoloration and dental enamel defects, skin disorders, elevated liver enzymes, Down syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, canker sores, arthritis, depression, nerve and balance problems, irritability, seizures, and migraines. Oh, and it's been linked with ADHD, too. Read More

What is more frightening than ghosts and goblins during Halloween? For many people who are trying to eat healthier, walking into a grocery store brimming full of bags of little Halloween candy bars brings up a lot of fear. If you are concerned about steering clear of trick-or-treat sweets the next few weeks, don't worry.

This year try practicing a mindful chocolate meditation. For many people, it is okay to eat chocolate rather than completely avoid it. Not only would eliminating chocolate be no fun, but it also isn't realistic. Diet books want you to believe that you can eradicate chocolate and other treats from your life. Instead, learn to eat candy and other foods you crave in a new mindful way.  Read More

In her recent article for the Albuquerque Weight Loss Examiner, Marsha Thole provides a helpful guide for dieters on vacation.  First, Thole spells out what typically goes wrong for dieters on vacation.  Then, using tools and techniques from the Complete Beck Diet for Life, she describes what must be done in order for dieters to remain on track and stick to their plans. Read More