South Beach Diet … For the Family?
August 6, 2006 by Heather R.
Filed under Women's Health
A friend wrote me recently and said I’ve inspired her to get back into the South Beach Diet. She and her husband tried it for a while, then stopped. (YEA! A friend who reads my blog is a true friend indeed!) She wanted to know how I do this while feeding a family. Good question.
I asked my Mom 2 Mom Connection readers how in the world a mom can get started improving children’s eating habits. My big concern is sugar substitutes — are they OK for kids? If I eat sugar-free yogurt and jello, is that all right for them? …read more
Dark Chocolate Is Good For You
August 5, 2006 by Heather R.
Filed under Women's Health
I want to offer a big ol’ lively welcome to Ruth Schaffer, who’s launched a new blog in the Science & Health channel here, Eating Fabulous. Since she’s a trained microbiologist, I’m looking forward to gleaning her healthy eating tips.
Here’s a post with good news: Chocolate Promotes Cardiovascular Health Among the Elderly. Ruth says to “opt for the high fat dark chocolate.” Mmmm … always nice to hear an excuse for eating chocolate.
Right now, I’m still working through Phase II of the South Beach Diet, so I’m meeting my chocolate cravings with soy protein bars. I just really have to …read more
My New Home Gym — In a Box
August 4, 2006 by Heather R.
Filed under Women's Health
I went to Wal-Mart the other night to look for some 5-lb. ankle weights to continue doing my knee exercises at home. My physical therapy sessions are winding down (only 3 more), but I don’t want my knee to be injured again. So prevention is key.
I found some ankle weights … and something else. This dumbbell set caught my eye. I don’t know what’s happened to my upper arms over the years, but they look like tree trunks. Nary a muscle in sight. So I’m going to add some bicep curls and arm exercises to see if I can …read more
Satiety — The Art of Feeling Full
August 3, 2006 by Heather R.
Filed under Women's Health
If you’re looking for some tips on living healthy, Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei has been blogging a “Hearty Habits” series at A Hearty Life, and she interviewed me for today’s tip #8. You can see what I came up with here.
I didn’t realize there’s actually a word for this: satiety. In this article, I learned certain foods help you feel full more than others. For example, people say oatmeal helps you feel full because it “sticks to your ribs.” But if you eat a doughnut in the morning — a couple hours later, you’re starving again.
Here’s why, according to Susanna Holt, …read more
