What Diet Works Best, Part 1: Put Down The Grapefruit

Why is choosing a diet so hard? The information we receive about diets, food, and nutrition is confusing.  Millions of dollars are spent on weight loss schemes that never last.  So, how do you choose a diet that will work?  This post is the first in a series of articles exploring questions to ask when…

Do Artificial Sweeteners Reduce Calorie Intake?

Does that ‘diet’ soda really help? A recent study released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Diabetes Association (ADA)  on the role of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) and sugar intake indicates artificial sweeteners have a limited impact on sugar intake and could lead to consuming more calories per day. Really? Yes, it turns out…

Are Protein Shakes a Good Idea?

Is a protein shake good for you? Well, that depends… What are you trying to achieve? If you are trying to increase muscle mass and are working out, yes a protein shake could be helpful. If you are trying to lose weight, a protein shake can be useful only if you replace other calories with…

Do You Eat As Well As A Dairy Cow?

Recently I was delighted to spend 2 days with Dairy Consultants and a Women’s Retreat in Wisconsin. Did you know dairy cows get regular visits from a nutritionist who specially formulates their feed to meet their current needs? Really! That’s right, in order to support the cow’s health, a nutritionist determines the specific needs of…

The Cure for Boring Food: Review of Sally Bee Cookbook

Mom! What is that heavenly smell?! Are you making another Sally Bee recipe? My daughter was right on both counts. I was making Sally Bee’s Healthy Spring Vegetable Risotto, and the aroma was incredible. This summer I cooked my way through Sally’s cookbook, The Secret Ingredient, and what a delight it was. I often tell…

Milk for Breakfast: Busy Woman’s Guide to Eating Better

  So, I heard drinking milk instead of juice for breakfast is healthier. Is that true? Sure is! There are several reasons why starting your day with a glass of milk (or milk in your coffee) is a great choice. Milk is loaded with protein, vitamins and minerals. Milk at breakfast will help you: Feel…

The Soul of Farming: Busy Woman’s Guide to Eating Better

Ever wonder where you milk comes from? I got a chance to find out last week when I visited a dairy farm in Western Wisconsin and met 100 hard working dairy farming women. Having only the media view of “factory” farming,  I was firmly on the organic/free range/family farm side of the argument. I have…

Busy Woman’s Guide to Choosing a Diet

It seems like everyone is looking for the best diet. How can you choose the right one? A diet — or better yet, a plan to eat better, should be a way to learn skills to feed yourself well for the rest of your life. When determining whether a diet is a good choice for…

Fruit Smoothie: Quick Tip# 102

Check out this Quick Tip to eat better… Need a tip to eat better, move more or manage your stress? Wish Eliz would answer your question? Add a comment below and we’ll provide the tip! Eliz Greene is the Busy Woman’s Guide to a Health. Drawing on her experience surviving a massive heart attack while…