I believe our bodies do not make mistakes. Therefore, when we have cravings, or impulses to binge on things we know are not good for us, we need to look at this not as a failure of willpower, but as a critical piece of information from which we can learn.
Some cravings are indications [...]
Gather info about as many plans as possible and see what resonates with you—the pros and cons of the last several blogs may give you a place to start your research. It may be useful to keep a food journal for a few weeks and note how you feel both physically and emotionally during and [...]
The South Beach diet is a low glycemic index plan which focuses on heart-healthy fats, lean protein, vegetables and—in the later phases—complex carbohydrates in limited amounts.
The pros as I see them are:
• the diet includes reasonable amounts of protein, including legumes
• monitoring and limiting high glycemic index foods is helpful for blood [...]
Since warm weather is on its way (let’s hope), many of us are thinking about trimming down a bit. For the next few blogs, I would like to offer up some opinions about some of the more popular diets out there in the hopes that everyone will do their own additional research and make informed [...]
Just wanted to let you know about (and apologize for) the change we had to make in our lecture schedule. The April 18th Weight Management lecture, which focuses on digestion, will now be held on Saturday May 9th, still from 11am to 1pm. The other two lectures will stay as scheduled — May 2 [...]
A Lecture Series at the Integrative Health Center in Lutherville, MD
Holistic Nutritionist Christina Rutheiser will present a lecture series at the Integrative Health Center in Lutherville, MD on three Saturdays from 11am to 1pm: May 2, May 9, and May 16. The talks will focus on how with proper nutrition one can improve [...]