Are you are one of those “numbers” people?  (You know who you are – you like spreadsheets, graphs, and objective data.)  Then using electronic devices to track your progress might be right up your alley.  Maybe you’ve tried to keep written food records, but found them too tedious, or could never remember where you left […]

    We’ve all been there.  Gung ho to make some serious life altering changes just because the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve.  Then, within a few weeks, our resolve starts to wane.  If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.  According to research, more than 45% of Americans regularly make resolutions, and only […]

    If I could create a Foodie Heaven to go to when I die, it would be Smorgasburg.  Every Saturday, April through November, over 100 food vendors set up on the East River in Williamsburg for a gastronomically mind blowing event.  Whether you’re a vegan or a carnivore, if you crave fish and chips […]

Exercise first thing in the morning.   People are more successful in maintaining their exercise routine when they get it out of the way.  Plus, it sets the tone for the day. Work additional physical activity into your day.  Walk on the beach, rent bikes for transportation, play with the kids in the pool, and walk […]

Supermarket shelves are overflowing with gluten free breads, pastas, and desserts; while bookstore shelves are lined with diet books touting gluten free as the miracle cure for weight loss, but is it help or hype? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, other grains, and many processed foods. It is what holds […]