My godparents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 1st (which is also my wedding anniversary – 12 years) and I was unable to be with them for the celebration. I spoke with my godfather on June 2nd, and wished them well. I mentioned to my godfather that I saw the photos on Facebook and […]
Carbs are Good for You – The Starch Solution (book review)
Note: A diet high in carbohydrates (source does not matter) does not work for Evelyn Parham. I no longer follow a vegan diet. I thrive on a good balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. I keep tabs on carbohydrate consumption, but other than that, eating clean, whole foods is what I stick with. I highly […]
4 Reasons Why Weight Diets Do Not Work
You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America’s hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low-fat, no fat, you name it) with promises that this will […]
Mothers Can Help Their Kids Develop Taste For Veggies
Today our guest blogger is Dr. Jupitor Chakma. There is a saying: “habit is a second nature” and habits can be developed by doing it repeatedly. Hence the role of the mother in developing taste for different foods (especially vegetables and fresh fruits for healthy eating habits in children) is very important and should not […]
Ten Tips to Help You Keep Off the Weight
We are almost nearing the half-way mark for 2011 and I know some of you set goals to lose weight. Did you lose the weight? Have your reached your goals? Did you call it quits? I hope you achieved all your goals, but I am a realist and I know some of you probably stopped […]
You Don’t Have to Stay Fat
Are you overweight or obese? Chances are you are probably overweight and some of you may even be obese. I was overweight and headed down the road of being obese. You don’t have to stay fat. The choice is up to you. The Meaning of Overweight and Obese Overweight is when one has more body fat […]