Category Archives: Diet

Start a Good Meal Right

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Warren Dostie

Traditions are often rooted in good dietary advice, but their full benefits may not be immediately apparent.  Take that little fruit salad presented before the big gourmet feast.  Why start with all that sugar you might ask?  Well, one reason … Continue reading →

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Misconceptions that Rip Us Off

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Warren Dostie

                                                       “Definitely not the solution!” Why is it that so many people are still unsuccessful in their diet/health/fitness plans?  It certainly cannot be a lack of good information on those subjects – I’ll bet that any overweight person has read armloads of … Continue reading →

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A Devine Repast

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Warren Dostie

With Thanksgiving day fast approaching, I felt that I should reflect with some insight on a famous section of the Bible.  One should never question the divine wisdom of the Lord.  When He gave that sermon on the Mount he knew … Continue reading →

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Sugar “Fix?” Hardly

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Warren Dostie

Here’s a nice looking pasta dish suggestion for those trying to shed the pounds, right?  The answer is nope.  Far from it.  Your enemy in your weight loss or anti-aging program is sugar, and it lurks in some of the … Continue reading →

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Portion Distortion – an “Inflated” view of reality…

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Warren Dostie

“I can’t understand why I’m not losing weight!  I eat exactly what they tell me to…..” As a former fitness trainer, and as life-long advocate for diet and fitness in general I have frequently heard this lament from those trying … Continue reading →

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Got Any “Grape Dip?”

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Warren Dostie

  Try this little test.  Put out some fruit or vegetables on the table with a bowl of chips for family and friends to grab and munch on.  See for yourself which one disappears faster.  You might find that the surprising … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget This Critical Nutrient..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Warren Dostie

                                         Dessert idea from yours truly 🙂 We hear a lot these days about the importance of getting enough calcium.  It is one of the most highly recommended supplements – heck even Dr Oz uses it!   And for good reason too.  Calcium … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature Does It Best…..

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Warren Dostie

Walking my dog I caught the scent of grapes, so I looked over and saw these right within reach.  Naturally I grabbed a few for the trail.  I found out the place was loaded with them.  I’ll have to bring … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe All You Hear!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Warren Dostie

Scanning the health news yesterday from some usually reliable sources, I ran into a “study” that definitely deserves a    award.    The title of the study alone should have sent up red flags, and maybe even a little snicker, but considering … Continue reading →

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Saving Face…….

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Warren Dostie

Imagine for a moment that you had just woken up from a long coma, and had no recollection of your self or your life whatsoever.  You had complete amnesia.  If you looked at your face in a mirror, how old … Continue reading →

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