


The Traditional Mediterranean Diet
In the U.S., the Mediterranean diet is typically characterized by abundant plant foods (fruit, vegetables, breads, other forms of cereals, beans, nuts and seeds), fresh fruit as the typical daily dessert, olive oil as the principal source of fat although canola oil...
8 Ways to Stay Healthy on Labor Day
Labor Day, the unofficial end-of-summer celebration, is just around the corner! While this day is often filled with delicious food and enjoyable festivities, it doesn’t mean you have to throw your health goals out the window. With a little preplanning and some...
Help, I Can’t Sleep! ~ How to Fall Asleep and Wake Up Feeling Rested
There are few things more upsetting than lying awake in bed, struggling with racing thoughts, tired yet unable to sleep, and then rolling out of bed the next morning feeling exhausted. We’ve all experienced those nights when sleep seems elusive, and then mornings when...
How Fiber Helps Lower Blood Sugar
There’s a section in my book that says: “The foundation of Simply28 is choosing high-quality proteins and low-glycemic vegetables complemented with healthy fat to satiate the appetite. Add in moderate amounts of starchy vegetables and seasonal fruit to provide...