KTK-Nutrition

Do you know anyone trying to lose weight?   Have you asked them what weight-loss diet they are on?   Many people look towards fad diets promising quick weight loss.   Some people go on a cleanse diet.   But is that fad diet healthy?   Is the fad diet missing food groups, missing nutrients your body needs?   Watching TV, I heard a newscaster say, “I am going on the Whole30 diet.   I do it every January.”    Sad for her as she is choosing to go on a diet ranked as one of the “Worst Diets” by U.S News & World Report.   Last week we talked about weight loss diets that will help you lose weight and are good for your health including:   Weight Watchers (WW) , the Flexitarian Diet and the Volumetrics Diet .   If you are overweight, losing weight is a good choice.   But you don’t have to choose an unhealthy fad diet to lose weight.   Too many people want a quick fix and then choose diets that are actually bad for their...

Trying to lose weight?   So many people are looking for a quick weight loss diet.   Or, some people think they can somehow clean out their body with a cleanse diet.   Losing weight is good for your health but going on a quack diet is not so good for your health.   So many fad diets leave out food groups and nutrients your body needs.   Watching TV, I heard a newscaster say, “I am going on the Whole30 diet.   I do it every January.”    Sad for her as she is choosing to go on a diet ranked as one of the “Worst Diets” by U.S News & World Report.   Last week we talked about weight loss diets that will help you lose weight and are good for your health including:   Weight Watchers (WW) , the Flexitarian Diet and the Volumetrics Diet .   One doesn’t have to choose an unhealthy fad diet to lose weight.   But too many people want a quick fix and then choose diets that are actually bad for their health like the newscaster I heard ...

How would you like to have dinner with a longevity expert?   What questions would you ask about how to live a longer life?    Well, a New York Times reporter did have dinner with the longevity expert, Dan Buettner.   So what advice does a longevity expert offer?          1.    Coffee – according to Buettner, coffee is “one of the biggest sources of antioxidants in the American diet”,   He notes Greeks living on the Greek island, Icaria, drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day.   These are people who often live to 100.            2.   Focus on veggies and herbs – to prepare an evening meal, Buettner purchase fennel, broccoli, celery, carrots, chickpeas          3.    Add Honey – local honey, and Tofu, coconut milk, frozen berries         4.   Walk – exercise is important to a long li...