Tag Archives: diet

Strong Bones: Move over Calcium

Posted on September 21, 2020 by amusico

When you think about strengthening your bones, chances are you immediately think about calcium. Most people would. Then some would probably add in magnesium, vitamins D3 and K2. And I wouldn’t argue with that at all. They are all important … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness | Tagged bone health, calcium, diet, magnesium. postmenopausal women, nutrition, osteoporosis, prunes, resveratrol, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 | 5 Comments

Weight Loss: The Missing Piece

Posted on April 6, 2020 by amusico

I just love it when research bears out what I have been saying for years. If you read these blogs or my weekly newsletter very often, you know I have long said that the quality of the fuel you put … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged diet, food quality, longevity, low carb, low fat, macronutrients, mortality, nutrition, overall health, weight loss | 8 Comments

Nutrition: How Greens Delay Brain Aging

Posted on October 14, 2019 by amusico

According to research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, simply adding one daily serving of green leafy vegetables can slow brain aging by a decade. I did a newsletter earlier this year about this very research, but I felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness | Tagged Alzheimers, brain aging, brain health, dementia, diet, health, leafy greens, nutrition, pesto, salad | 9 Comments

Weight Loss: Why Detox is Step One

Posted on January 14, 2019 by amusico

The first two weeks of the Today Is Still the Day plan are what I refer to as detox weeks. Some people get nervous when they hear that word but there’s no need for anxiety! I have very good reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Detox, Detoxification, Soul Health, Weight loss, Women's Issues | Tagged body, Detoxification, diet, emotions, nutrition, soul, spirit, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 5 Comments

Weight Loss: Choose Your Hard

Posted on January 7, 2019 by amusico

If I asked you which was harder – losing weight or keeping it off, what would you say? Most people would likely say losing weight because so many struggle with that aspect. Too many people are constantly dieting only to … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Weight loss | Tagged challenging, diet, long term weight loss, Today is Still the Day, weight loss | 2 Comments

Healthy Living: A Healthy Mindset is Key to Creating Healthy Habits

Posted on January 15, 2018 by amusico

Most of the clients I work with believe making healthy changes is going to be extremely difficult and unpleasant. They assume they don’t have enough self-discipline, they won’t be able to stick with what they think will be a strict, … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Emotional Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged baby steps, diet, EFT, exercise, health, healthy habits, mindset, New Year, nutrition, tapping, weight loss | 4 Comments

Trouble Losing Weight: Pick your Poison

Posted on December 11, 2017 by amusico

I’m sure I don’t have to convince you that stress is harmful to your health. An article in the Huffington Post said it this way: “Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death — … Continue reading →

Posted in Digestive Health, Emotional Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss, Women's Issues | Tagged anxiety, cortisol, diet, gut bacteria, junk food, microbiome, mood disorders, nutrition, stress, Today's the Day, weight loss | 4 Comments

Healthy Living: The Choice is Yours

Posted on December 4, 2017 by amusico

We are all familiar with genes and DNA. We inherit certain genetic characteristics from our parents and other ancestors. You may have your father’s nose, your mother’s eyes or your grandmother’s body type. It was believed that whatever genes you … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Health, Diabetes, Emotional Health, Heart Health | Tagged diet, disease, DNA, emotions, environment, epigenetics, genetics, habits, lifestyle, nutrition, toxins | 4 Comments

Dental Health: 3 Surprising Ways Food Impacts It

Posted on November 13, 2017 by amusico

If I asked you what you thought was the most important diet/dental link, what would you say? Would you say not eating candy and sugary foods because they cause cavities? You certainly wouldn’t be wrong. If you said eating a … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness | Tagged carbs, dental health, diet, grains, gums, healthy fats, nutrition, phytic acid, processed foods, sugar, teeth | 3 Comments

Nutrition: Do Vegans and Vegetarians Live Longer

Posted on November 6, 2017 by amusico

I know and work with people who ascribe to all different diets for various reasons. I don’t particularly like to use labels because I think diet should be fluid and change as the needs in life arise. I don’t consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged diet, energy, health, longevity, nutrition, qualitarian, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss | 9 Comments