Much of what we believe about food is nor more than gossip – and just as dangerous. Scrolling through social media, reading a magazine, or listening to popular podcasts barrage you with endless information, opinions, judgements and flat-out misconceptions about nutrition and health — much of which is marketing hype designed to sell products. Even …
Last Wednesday I was talking to one of my yoga students after class, and she said, “I bet you eat low carb, don’t you?” I told her no, I actually don’t. We talked a bit further and I learned that she was interested in a foolproof way to lose some weight. What I didn’t tell …
In a few weeks, I’ll be part of a panel discussion on Healthy Aging through the Tiny Habits Academy. In preparation, I got to thinking about lifespan, healthspan and resiliency in relation to aging. Since 1900, global life expectancy has more than doubled. Many things have led to this change. It’s not only medical advances …
Lifespan Goals Not long ago, I wanted to live to age 120. I’m not so interested in that any longer. Here’s why. Recently, I learned of Bryan Johnson, a multi-millionaire, who is trying to “hack” longevity through various modalities, including diet, exercise, sleep and a boat-load of supplements. Johnson founded Braintree Payment Solutions which he …
As I send this, we are celebrating Memorial Day in the US. This holiday celebrated the last Monday in May, became a federal holiday in 1971 to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. Schools are mostly finished with …
How many times have you eaten too many chips during a sports event, or dished up an enormous bowl of ice cream because you’re feeling sad? While overindulgence occasionally is just fine, eating to cope with emotions that you don’t want to face, might not be. Emotional eating is more common than you might think. …
Why Speed Matters While you may have heard that it takes some time for your body to feel full and that slower eating is a key to better health and lower stress, do you know why? A full stomach is only part of what causes you to feel satisfied after a meal; the brain also …
Myth 1: Weight Loss = Fat Loss If only this myth were true… unfortunately, when you first start seeing the numbers on the scale drop, chances are good that it’s not necessarily fat loss. Instead, it’s likely water weight, especially if you have recently decreased the amount of carbs consumed. In addition, if you see …
“Make the best use of what is in your power and take the rest as it happens.” Epictetus When I first opened my yoga studio, now almost 10 years ago, there were many nights I went home without students showing up for class. I was miserable and not willing to let the process unfold as …
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, one thing you can do today is reduce your consumption of ultra-processed foods. Outlined here is an overview of exactly what constitutes “ultra-processed”, what are some of the risks and how you might reduce consumption of these foods. What are Ultra-processed Foods Ultra-processed foods are energy-dense, …