If you are a loyal healthgeekchic reader, you will know all about my first blog post How the Real Housewives Changed my life…Say Whaaat? where I wrote about Bethenny Frankel . Now, Bethenny has her own talk show, filming right here in NYC starting later this year. If you live in one of the test cities and saw the show’s summer run … Continue reading »
What do you know about autoimmune disorders? Have you ever heard of Reynaud’s Disease? Crohn’s? Lupus? Rheumatoid arthritis? Thyroiditis? Celiac Disease? Multiple Sclerosis? Grave’s Disease? I’m sure some of those names sound familiar to you. I wish the list ended there. However, there are over 100 medical conditions known to be autoimmune in nature. These … Continue reading »
I have a NEW favorite breakfast shake: Joy The Baker’s Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie! It hits the spot when you are hungry for something a little creamy and a little peanut buttery in the morning. Sure, it might not pack quite the nutritional punch as a standard AM green smoothie, but it certainly has a … Continue reading »
After the first article I shared on Genetically Modified Organisms, I had great feedback and plenty of questions. Yesterday I heard the most concise and convincing argument as to what GMOs really are and why we should avoid them, all courtesy of Dr. Oz. I love catching the Dr. Oz show when I’m home from … Continue reading »
Remember when I started a blog? I can’t believe I havent put up a post in so LONG. This week is my impromptu spring break. So, have no fear geeks…I’m getting back on track with a slew of new posts! I’m just going to start it off nice and easy with some link love and a few … Continue reading »
Over the summer I picked up (and then couldn’t put down….) In Defense Of Food, An Eaters Manifesto by Michael Pollan. If you are not familiar with Pollan, he is an American author and journalist who has penned five books, four of which deal with food, the food industry, and the American way of eating. … Continue reading »
Yesterday I wrote about how I have chosen to modify my intake over the past eight years. This is still a work in progress & I’m always listening to my body for cues and clues about what food makes me feel awesome and what foods don’t work well for me. It is a simple concept to … Continue reading »
So…what DO you eat? I often get teased over my daily salads, homemade granola and frequently get asked.. “so what DO you eat?!”. I thought I would post a little about my approach to food and a few tidbits I picked up in grad school. Let me get something out there right up front….I don’t believe in … Continue reading »
Hello January & 2013! The year is off to a busy start and I wanted to share some great articles I have come across. These articles have provided some serious health minded inspiration for me during the first two weeks of the new year. MindBodyGreen: Why Going Vegan Didnt Work For Me Loved this article–its refreshing to hear someone frankly discuss … Continue reading »
What a great To Do list for 2013. This comes straight from Tiny Devotions, the great maker of beautiful mala beads. While many are resolving to make changes large and small for 2013, Im starting with this list. I hope you enjoy it. And my sincerest thanks go to each and every one of you for reading healthgeekchic in 2012…wishing you … Continue reading »
