by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 10, 2022 | Digestive Wellness, Eating for the Health of it, Healthy Body Weight, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
I’m sure you are familiar with the saying, “You are what you eat.” In other words, to be fit and healthy, you need to eat good food. And yet, even the healthiest of food won’t be properly digested by a poorly functioning intestinal tract; and this can lead to chronic...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | May 14, 2014 | Digestive Wellness, Weight Management
Last weekend I took a trip to the East Village to check out a new gluten-free bakery called Jennifer’s Way. This totally adorable bakery was opened by actress Jennifer Esposito, known for her roles in Spin City, Crash, and Summer of Sam, and Blue Bloods. I’m a huge...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 29, 2014 | Weight Management
Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 8, 2014 | Digestive Wellness
It’s an embarrassing topic; one that’s not easy to talk about. And yet, if you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, some 60 to 70 million Americans suffer from digestive disorders. And one of the...