Posts Tagged ‘weight loss’
Nutrition Advice From a Phone App: Does It Really Work?
Cook? Between the job, the kids, and everyone’s social calendars, who has time to cook anymore? I hear the same lament all the time from busy parents. Who has time to worry about food? I’ve often felt the same way myself. Sometimes I cringe when I think back to the food “products” I allowed my…
Read MoreShould You Dump Gluten? How Going Gluten Free Can Unlock Weight Loss, Energy & Longevity
What do Dunkin’ Donuts, Domino’s Pizza and Subway all have in common? Besides being fast-food chains, they’re among many large companies that have rolled out gluten-free food options in the last few years. You’re probably used to seeing the “special diet” section in Whole Foods, or even your local chain grocery store, but when corporate…
Read More7-Step Detox to Fight Post-Holiday Weight Gain
Even though the new year is in full swing, you may still be feeling the effects of excessive binging, raging parties, family drama, sleep deprivation, and noggy drinks from the holidays. It’s not uncommon to pack on two, three, or even five pounds or more between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. That may not…
Read MoreTop 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2013
Thanks to advancements in technology and science, health news today is continuously revealing fascinating discoveries. From discovering the key to slowing the aging process to solving the mystery of your metabolism, 2013 made quantum leaps toward understanding the human body—in all its complicated glory. Here’s a look at the top 10 health breakthroughs of the…
Read MoreGluten & GMOs: The Hidden Health Hazards
For nearly 2 decades, Big Food has relied on GMOs to make plants resistant to pests, to tolerate herbicides, to survive weather changes, and to increase crop yield. Big Food, Monsanto, the FDA, and some of the scientists they support believe GM foods are safe. As a physician scientist (and one of my favorite warriors…
Read MoreDr. Sara’s Book Club #4: EatQ by Susan Albers, PhD
Do you love diet books? Read them for fun? I understand that most people just want to find ONE weight loss program that works and call it a day. But when it comes to our relationship with food, I find the wide variety of approaches absolutely fascinating. I love to learn more about what’s involved…
Read MoreDr. Sara's Book Club #1. 3 Reasons Why We Get Fat (Plus Lunch with Gary Taubes)
What if everything you know about why we get fat is wrong? We are kicking off the start of my new (and FREE!) Dr. Sara’s Book Club with that question, plus many excellent answers and solutions. First, the backstory on why we get fat (and whom I listen to). Not sure you’ve noticed that there’s…
Read MoreHow a Science-Based Detox Supports Weight Loss + Where to Get One
A good detox should be focused on making you healthier, not frightening your body into thinking you’re going into famine mode. That being said, weight loss is a very common side effect (or “bonus,” maybe?) of a quality detox. In fact, it’s rare that participants don’t lose weight once their metabolic hormones have been reset…
Read MoreSweat for Success
When the sun comes out, so do the runners. And the tennis players. And the swimmers. Who Wears Short-Shorts? And, often, the tiny, revealing workout clothes that go with those sports. If you’re having a little exercise anxiety, you’re not alone. Some of us don’t crave a “bikini body” – what we want is a…
Read MoreGretchen Rubin Made Me Do It: Getting Out the Door to Exercise
One of my dearest friends and I talked about how we didn’t want to read yet another book from some Yalie telling us what to do with our lives, but then we both caved, and actually loved this book. Read The Happiness Project. It will change you forever. Watch my video where I explain how…
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