Sounds crazy, right? I recently read about a small study done in Brazil (of course), to see if Brazil nuts helped lower LDL. LDL is the “bad” cholesterol that you want to be lower. HDL is the “good” cholesterol that you want to be higher. Turns out...
“I wish I could do better but eating healthy and exercising can feel so overwhelming.” If you’ve ever had these thoughts, here’s an effective way to get you moving in the right direction. The best part. It’s EASY. It’s called the 5-minute action. There’s nothing special about 5 minutes....
Although we’ve enjoyed some warm, sunny days this week, I know it’s fall because I need a hard hat to go outside. Not because of any construction. Squirrels. Acorns are constantly being pelted down on the roof, deck and patio. It truly is scary, and I fear I...
“Who ate all these chips?!” You look around and, alas, not even a dog to blame. Oops. It’s not your fault. If you’ve had this experience—robotically hand-to-mouthing some ultra-delicious, highly snackable food until the whole party-size portion is gone—you’ve probably felt frustrated or even ashamed. But with ultra-processed foods,...
September 23rd ushers in the autumn equinox, a time when day and night are in perfect balance. It also opens the official season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice (everything), and the raking of leaves. The world around us slowly begins its transformation into a canvas of...
Last week I shared a list of brain-boosting foods with the promise of more to come. Here are some additional foods that you may choose to include in your diet to help improve brain health. Whole Grains: Brown rice, whole wheat, quinoa, and other whole...
Thank you for the many recommendations of farm stands with tasty corn on the cob. Mr. Non-Compliant happened to be in the vicinity of VanDerGriends Farm Stand located on Glenwood Lansing Road in Lansing, Illinois. This spot was recommended by one my readers, so he stopped. He...
Mr. Non-Compliant LOVES corn on the cob. Since the corn season is rather brief, I do my best to oblige him with this indulgence. And as my dear cousin Roger says, “Corn on the cob is a vehicle for salt and butter.” Yep, that’s my family. I...
Lately, I’ve been getting lots of questions about the little gland known as the thyroid. It seems to be underperforming for many of you. Hypothyroidism—a.k.a. low thyroid—is way more prevalent in women than men. And it’s no fun: Along with a host of difficult symptoms—fatigue, low mood, constipation,...
Since my encounter with bar food last week, I’ve been focused on eating more plants. I came across this idea to enjoy “toast” and get more veggies into my life at the same time. Sweet potato toast. The potato slice serves as the “toast,” upon which you pile...