Are you all about the Veggies or the Fruit? In a white paper written by Brian Wansink and team (Cornell Food and Brand Lab) we find that veggie lovers behave in a very different manner than fruit lovers, which I call “Fruitys” because I am one. Give me berries over Brussels sprouts ANY day! Seriously, […]
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Constant Craving Curbed in 15
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Chocolate is good in many ways but too much of anything can be a bummer on your system. We crave cholcate because it works on the pleasure center in our brain. Who wants to fight that? Those of us who crave just a little too much! Curbing the craving can be done, I assure you. British researchers at […]
Read moreThe Cost of a Healthy Meal
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Last week we asked you to think of the value of your health. I challenged you to consider cost in terms of food. When people say healthy eating is expensive, I don’t believe it. The USDA studied the cost of produce per serving in 2004. Obviously prices have change some since then but here’s what […]
Read moreDo You Meet the Criteria?
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Spring is here and renewal is in the air. The American Heart Association is looking for you to renew your commitment to your heart this week. If you can say you meet the following, you will live a long, healthy life. not smoking; moderate exercise at least 5 times a week; untreated blood pressure under 120/80; […]
Read moreYour Money’s Worth and an Ode to a Guru
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We’re at one of our favorite annual meetings this week exploring future trends in health and wellness. As a result, today’s section on You In Your Workplace is longer than usual. Enjoy… My Question to You: Are you getting your money’s worth out of your life? Seriously, think about it. When you decide to choose […]
Read moreWhy Can’t I Just Take a Pill?
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Weight loss supplements simply don’t work. That’s why! There’s no escaping it, exercise is the key. A recent analysis of pills promoting weight loss showed all their claims are pretty much bunk. We knew this, right? Intellectually we knew it. Emotionally we still can’t help but want it to be the pill that will save us. Today […]
Read moreIs Tough Love Right For Your Health?
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We were sent this tough love photo on Facebook today. Do you agree? In truth there are people who really crave this start over approach. Some feel they need a clean slate from which to grow — nothing wrong with that. But, really, I have to ask, is there anyone out there who never thinks of better […]
Read moreSmall Wins Curb Pain
By Gillian Pieper | Published:There is a pervasive prescription drug advertisement on TV that starts by co-opting Newton’s laws by saying: “an object at rest tends to stay at rest. An object in motion tends to stay in motion.” It’s one of those marketing moments of genius as we all nod and affirm with a hearty “I hear that!” […]
Read moreOrange You Glad It’s Almost Spring?
By Gillian Pieper | Published:The key word here is almost. What we still love about winter, while it lasts, is the access to juicy citrus. As Winter wanes, take a last-minute chance to get your share of oranges and grapefruit in particular. New research out of the UK reaffirms the healing power of both, particularly in their ability to […]
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