If you’re reading this blog post on Thursday, November 9, I have a startling surprise. THANKSGIVING IS TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY! Yikes! Maybe it’s just me, however I think most of you will agree that it was October only a night or so ago. Probably has something to...
‘Tis the season for an increase in social gatherings that typically include lots of delicious food—and sometimes an increase in weight. What to do? (Besides living like a hermit.) Follow Mr. Non-Compliant’s 4 simple rules. Many years ago, Mr. Non-Compliant was preparing for a season of eating in...
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,...
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,...