5 Weight-Loss Smoothies to Help You De-Bloat and Slim Down
Are you feeling heavy, sluggish, and bloated? A slimming smoothie might be just the ticket for better digestion, more energy, and a boosted metabolism. Do smoothies for weight loss actually work? Research shows that using the right ingredients can create a smoothie that helps you feel lighter and get healthier. For example, a study found […]
Is Your Body Lacking These Essential Nutrients?
“You are what you eat.” No truer words were ever spoken, because essential nutrients are the life-source that comes from the foods you eat. While it is possible to get most of what you need from a balanced meal, the typical American diet, jam-packed with processed foods, can be low in some essential nutrients. And, […]
The Cost of Not Adopting Lifestyle Medicine is Staggering
What does the word “lifestyle” mean to you? Does it bring back memories of Robin Leach’s popular show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? On that show, the term lifestyle was about the tastes, habits, attitudes, standards of living, and general way of life for rich folks. It was fun to watch, but hardly the […]
Ladies, Try These 4 Easy Exercises to End Arm Jello for Good
Even though winter seems like it will never end, it is time to start preparing for summer and all of the warm-season clothing that comes along with it. Spagthhei sleeve tops, bathing suits, and strapless dresses that show off your arms and reveal your winter jello to the world. Instead of hiding in T-shirts, take […]
Fat is In: Try These Healthy and Delicious Plant-Based Fats
Brace yourself…I’m gonna use the “F-word” today. You might think it’s ugly, obscene, indecent, offensive, or vulgar, but it’s something we can all relate to and, therefore, something we need to be able to talk freely about. And in case you were concerned about me cursing here on the UpWellness blog today- don’t worry, the […]
7 Superfood Toppings for Your Morning Whole Grain Toast
Bread and water can so easily be toast and tea… The author of this little bit of wisdom remains unknown…but it sure is true. I love the idea of how easy it can be to elevate the simple things in life and turn them into something special. Now, don’t get me wrong…there’s nothing wrong with […]
5 Supercharged Seeds You Don’t Want to Ignore and How to Use Them
The term “nuts and seeds” has a nice ring to it…and when I give nutritional advice to my patients and my readers…I often make a general statement about including more of both. But I have recently realized that I should probably be a bit more specific in my advice. Nuts and seeds may sound good […]
How to Break a Fast Correctly… and the #1 thing you should NEVER eat
Sometimes, less is more. It’s an adage that applies in many domains within our lives…and in the modern world, it most certainly applies to food. A large volume of research demonstrates that consuming fewer calories leads to better health. Fasting has been used as a medical treatment for centuries and is a rich tradition in […]
Don’t be Fooled: Childhood Obesity on the Rise
Does the name “Augustus Gloop” sound familiar? Augustus was one of the main characters in the Roald Dahl’s famous book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He was a greedy child who was obsessed with chocolate…and he had a weight problem as a result. There have been two Hollywood movie adaptations of the book. The first […]
Fat Cows
There’s a dairy farm called “Bobolink” in northern New Jersey that makes some seriously good cheese. We had an opportunity to visit Bobolink recently to hear their remarkable story, take a guided tour of their facility, and meet some of their cows.
