Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Shiatsu Acupressure
Shiatsu, a Japanese form of acupressure, corrects a variety of ailments by balancing the flow of energy through the meridian system of the body. Based on the same principles as acupuncture, shiatsu consists of a series of gentle stretching, palming and thumbing techniques. No needles are used.
Get the Sugar Out!
If you are tired, moody or overweight, you may be suffering from sugar overload. Sugar intake creates a vicious cycle, in that it initially gives you a perk in energy by its presence in the blood, but it is not lasting.
Break Out of Calorie Prison!
Have you ever thought about the relationship you have established with food? Food, nutrition, weight loss and dieting are ever- present topics in our culture.
Soda Is an Appetite Trigger!
In the early 1980’s high fructose corn syrup replaced plain sugar as the sweetener in soda. It is cheap to produce and that has resulted in extremely cheap pricing for sodas
Overweight? Look at What You Drink
When sugar in soda is used for energy, the energy is short-lived and kids are tired and hungry within an hour, putting them on a cycle of ups and downs that lead to overeating and obesity. If you are looking to lose weight and are a heavy beverage consumer, refer to the following list for healthier drinking options
Eating Well on a Budget
Eating take-out or sitting in a restaurant for many meals every week costs a lot of money. It also may be harming your health, depending on where you are dining
Stock Your Kitchen with Super Foods
There are several foods that rank very high on the nutrition scale, often called super foods. Learn how all of them matter, rather than a single one.
JAMA and Baby Boomers Health
In my work as a clinical nutritionist, I have seen significant improvement in blood sugar levels, body inflammation and weight issues when people are willing to change their dietary habits.
Local Food Sources in New England
Need a list of reliable choices for buying quality food in New England? Try this list - includes farms, Farmers Markets, delivery services and community gardens
Stress/Weight Gain Connection
Without proper tools to manage chronically stressful situations, individuals often resort to quick fixes to soothe their stress. High on the list of quick fixes are coffee, soda, and sugary or slty snacks, all of which are readily available in most workplaces.
Obesity Costs Companies Billions
If you are a CEO, CFO, or Benefits Manager for your company, you are seeing annual increases in your employee life, disability and health insurance premiums that are a direct result of the mounting statistics of overweight and obese employees.
Get Ready for Butternut Squash
Just when you may be tiring of summer vegetables, antioxidant rich and delicious butternut squash is making its appearance. Technically a fruit because of its seeds, it has a dense interior that when cooked brings out a natural buttery flavor that is hard to resist.
Why Baby Boomers Need to Eat Healthy
By age 50, most of us have thankfully begun to realize that dieting is not the answer to health, high self-esteem or happiness. It is a distraction from the real answer to being well and vibrant. And what is the real answer? Simple, real food that you acquire by...