Starting the New Year Right
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to prioritize our health and well-being and make shifts in habits. By focusing on nutritious eating habits and regular exercise, we can enhance our...
Category: Healthy Eating
An Interview With Dr. Angela Stanton
Susan: What led you to become a healthcare professional? Where did you study and earn your degrees? Angela: My degree is not in medicine. My undergrad is in applied mathematics (UCLA), and I started...
Nutrition-Packed Ancient Grains
Most wheat products on the market today are highly processed and sprayed with the harmful chemical glyphosate. Many people also have sensitivities to wheat or the final product after treatment and processing. Ancient grains,...
Sold Out?
I’m a big believer in eating real food. A typical breakfast for me consists of organic oats – topped with sliced banana, blueberries, chia seeds and walnuts – and drizzled with whole organic milk....
Questions About Weight Loss on Quora
Since I joined Quora, I’ve been bombarded by fitness questions. Many of the people querying sound desperate to lose weight. Some ask how they can lose 20 pounds in one week! Questions like this...
Kitchari – A Filling, Low-Calorie, Nutritious meal
I made another batch of Kitchari for tonight’s dinner. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to detoxify and restore gut health, kitchari is basically a vegetarian stew with moong dal (split mung beans with the...
Revolutionary Weight Loss and Wellness Book
I am excited to announce the release of my new book, Fitter Than Ever at 40 and Beyond. I know fitness and how the right balance of training, mindful exercise and good nutrition can...
My Favorite Herbal Remedies
Many people open the medicine cabinet the instant a joint or muscle aches or the stomach hurts. Many over-the-counter and prescription medications wreak havoc on the body. What helps your joint pain might make...
Aspartame on the Rampage
Foods sweetened with aspartame and sucralose seem to be an ideal solution for minimizing sugar and caloric intake. The sad truth is both are harmful chemicals that wreak havoc on your system. Even people...
Blame it on the Candy Bar
If you’re feeling irritable and exhausted, excessive sugar may be the culprit. Recording what you eat for a week or two can help you evaluate your diet so you can make better food choices...