by Joan Kent | Feb 14, 2017 | Health and Wellness
On a few separate occasions, I”™ve heard people from various health occupations declare that protein is “overrated.” It seemed to me those folks were thinking of “body” protein — for muscle building and the like — rather than brain protein. This brief post covers the...
by Joan Kent | Jan 16, 2017 | Engage Your Students
These days, everyone seems to know that sugar is bad news and should be avoided. Sometimes I feel as if I”™ve heard every possible question about it, but a few sugar questions pop up over and over again. Here are 3 of them. - If I quit sugar, will I have to do it...
by Joan Kent | Nov 14, 2016 | Engage Your Students, Health and Wellness
With the holidays rapidly approaching, we”™ll soon feel the stress they bring. Did you know one of the top stresses is weight gain? Alcohol can contribute to that in several ways. It”™s often a big part of holiday celebrating and socializing, so let”™s look at the...
by Joan Kent | Nov 1, 2016 | Big Box Instructor, Engage Your Students
Not every binge eater has binge-eating disorder (BED). But even those who binge less frequently than people with BED, or on less food, may struggle to control their eating. That can be especially true when holiday treats — and holiday stresses — are all around us. My...
by Joan Kent | Oct 17, 2016 | Health and Wellness
One thing I probably don”™t write about enough is dehydration and the problems it causes. Dehydration can start with a drop of as little as 1.5% of the body”™s water. The average level is around 60%. One of many problems dehydration can cause is craving for sugar....
