by Patricia Linderman | Aug 20, 2021 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition, Stress management/ Mindfulness
The short answer: I gain six pounds. About two pounds a week. Steadily and stealthily. Without feeling over-stuffed, without going overboard on any given day — well, except for the day when we went to the unlimited sushi train buffet. And this happened even...
by Patricia Linderman | Jun 11, 2021 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition
Could you benefit from adding a bit more protein to your day? As I wrote last time, eating more than just your minimum requirement (without going overboard of course) can have two key benefits: (1) helping you maintain and even regain strength and muscle as they...
by Patricia Linderman | Jun 2, 2021 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition, Physical movement and caring for our bodies
We don’t store protein. We ARE protein. We’re literally made out of protein (except some key parts like the brain which are made out of fat!) If we were cars, carbohydrates would be the gasoline, while proteins would be the chassis, the seats, and all the...
by Patricia Linderman | Oct 16, 2019 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition
You’re hungry, and you exit the highway toward the usual lineup of gas stations and fast-food chains. Or you’re stopping with friends or family at a popular restaurant. How can you find nourishing, satisfying food that will contribute to your health and...
by Patricia Linderman | Sep 25, 2019 | All Posts, Food / Nutrition
More vegetables — thanks for all the suggestions! Like last week, I’m offering what I think are the simplest ways to prepare vegetables all at once, so you can easily throw them into a range of meals with different flavors. I have plenty of practice with...