Tyler Cowen, a renowned economist, thinks so. He argues that children have had a heavy influence on food choices since the 1950s which consequently led to the dominance of bland and unhealthy food in the American diet. The rise of …

“At Starbucks, the price of coffee isn’t so expensive. But the profit margin changes when you order any special blended milk and sugar concoction.” You end up paying more for calories and sugar – a Starbucks caffe vanilla frappuccino grande contains 58g …

Dr. Lustig from San Francisco is a pediatric endocrinologist who has campaigned against the childhood obesity he sees in his practice.  He cites literature that sugar is particularly bad – “a calorie is a calorie is a calorie” is NOT …

A recent Wall Street Journal article links different personality traits to the likelihood of becoming obese. Being a mindless multitasker is one of them. This refers to the habit of eating while juggling other tasks, like watching TV, reading, etc. …

How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along?! Here is a reminder of tips to keep you on the wagon: Tip #1: Review your week’s schedule Tip #2: Take a multivitamin every day Tip #3: Record everything you eat for …

A recent Wall Street Journal article details a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that looks at the links between personality and obesity. The study specifically addresses the links between emotion, food, and weight control, links which …

When I decline food, I explain to people that my health and welfare require me to eat a certain way.  Before going to a dinner party, I ask people if they can put aside salad for me without dressing, or …

Today I had a 4 hour flight.  While I was cooking breakfast and checking morning email, I cooked a double meal (steamed frozen wild Salmon; frozen collard greens nuked in a covered bowl with a TEAspoon olive oil, dried basil, …

Often we may confuse thirst for hunger.  I eat on a very regular schedule as much as possible.  If I feel hungry, I’ll first drink water (or green tea); often the hunger will subside.  Drinking water might even help reduce …