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Snacking

A very modern phenomenon that has become oh so popular is snacking.  Until the late 1800’s consuming any food that did not require proper utensils was considered uncouth and unhygienic.  Snack foods did not establish themselves until the development of modern packaging.  Logos and labels that folks trusted carried the image of respectability and cleanliness. […]

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Weight Loss part 2

 Hi , Last week I discussed the three basic types of weight loss diets – low calorie, low fat, and low carb, and how the most effective diet is to combine all three.  I also discussed how hormones control weight – particularly insulin.  This means we want to keep insulin levels as low as possible […]