Let’s get down to basics. Any resistance you may have is directly related to how important food is in your life. I often ask my clients to list six things that bring them the most emotional or physical pleasure and satisfaction in their lives. I am astounded by the fact that food is frequently in [...]
Before examining the health and fat loss benefits of carbohydrates it is essential to take a brief look at how carbohydrates are digested and absorbed in the human body. First we need to start with the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The GIT is a long tube stretching from the mouth to the anus. The digestion of [...]
Not so long ago, biologists conceived of the brain as a kind of computer, a machine that generates and processes electrical signals. New discoveries forced us to revise that model. We now think of the brain more in terms of a chemical factory. Chemical “messengers” travel across the gap between nerve endings, and when they [...]
Many of us talk about recapturing our youth. Kirie Pedersen actually did it. And it helped her get rid of 40 unwanted pounds. Kirie, a 48-year-old freelance writer from Brinnon, Washington, prided herself on leading a healthy lifestyle. Her diet consisted primarily of grains and vegetables—little meat, little sugar, no junk food. And she walked [...]