Pollan’s book “Food Rules” is here to help us read nutrition labels, spot sugar’s sneaky aliases and see why “FDA-approved” doesn’t automatically mean it’s good. Rule #19 – If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.
Six Rules for Healthier Grocery Shopping
August 12, 2010 By 7 Comments
Should you buy organic produce? Skip frozen foods? Eat samples at Costco? Believe health claims on labels?
Here’s a guide for anyone sick of leaving the grocery store with a cartful of crap.
Drop the “Freshman 15”: Six Food Rules for Students
July 15, 2010 By 8 Comments
College weight gain is common: With labs, lectures and late-night study sessions, we eat fast food, guzzle caffeine and think “I’ll deal with my body in four years.”
Good news: you CAN gain a diploma without gaining 30 pounds. Just follow these college nutrition commandments.
Why Eating “Simply” Isn’t So Simple
July 1, 2010 By 12 Comments
OK, Pollan and Pasternak: If eating simply were so simple, wouldn’t we be doing it already?
Six Ways to Travel Healthy
June 19, 2010 By 6 Comments
Regular vacations may be good for your health but without a smart plan that summer trip can wreak havoc on your body. Since I’m traveling as I write this, I’ve had a fresh glimpse of what to do—and not to do—for a healthy, rejuvenating trip.
