Asparagus: a spring delicacy
Prefer to listen? Of all the vegetables that start to fill the markets in the spring, asparagus is one of my favorites. Not only is it delicious – it has many amazing health benefits. It is packed with nutrients. Asparagus is a very good source of fiber, folate,...Healthiest Loser 21-Day Challenge
I only dieted (I mean seriously dieted to lose weight) once in my life, and it was such a negative experience. I was starving all the time! I felt deprived and miserable and to make things worse, I lost maybe a pound. I look back on it now and think, “What was I...
How I barely escaped my family legacy of obesity
Without a doubt, the cards were stacked against me growing up. My mother and grandmother were morbidly obese, other relatives were overweight, and our eating environment was not what I would call healthy. Meals mostly revolved around white bread with margarine, jelly...
Drinking Water Can Speed Weight Loss
There’s one thing I never leave home without – my water bottle. This wasn’t always the case though. Some years ago, I never gave much thought to drinking water and the importance of staying well hydrated. Water tasted boring to me and I didn’t like it....
hi! I'm Lorraine
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