Tag Archives: food

Grains can be Pains..

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Warren Dostie

“MMMM – box lunch!   They say that if I add a little fiber to it, it will slow the absorption…” Sugar is the ultimate “comfort food“, as that is what pasta, bread and the other indulgences are composed of  primarily.   … Continue reading →

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What’s in “Store” for Your Health?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Warren Dostie

Any program you wish to undertake requires a bit of preparation, and a couple lousy minutes can sometimes save you a ton of aggravation…   I’m referring to your trips to the grocery store.   That’s where your true dietary battles will be … Continue reading →

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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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Truth in Daily Living

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Warren Dostie

      “Early to bed and early to rise, and don’t you forget to exercise          Eat lots of fruit vegetables too, and some low fat meat is good for you.         Limit the starches, you know what they say, They’ll  “fill out”  … Continue reading →

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“Old-Years” Resolutions….

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Warren Dostie

The holidays are right around the corner, why not try something a bit different this year?  Many of us make those grand resolutions at the start of the New Year, only to see them “phase out” around the beginning of … 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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