Parmigiano Reggiano: The King of Cheeses
by Donnie Yance Parmigiano Reggiano, a cheese to which I am somewhat addicted, offers a delicious sharp, nutty, and slightly salty flavor that has earned it the nickname “King of Cheeses” among culinary enthusiasts worldwide. The Health Paradox of Cheese Cheese is a nutrient-dense fermented dairy product consumed worldwide, though its health effects remain controversial. […]
Healthy Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight
By Donnie Yance Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates can be powerful allies in your weight loss journey when you understand how to use them properly. There are better carbs and worse carbs, and healthy carbs can actually help you lose weight. For years, carbohydrates have been villainized in diet culture, portrayed as guaranteed weight-gain culprits. […]
Weight Loss Injections? Semaglutide and Liraglutide: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly -Part 1
By Donnie Yance “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” – John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. president It’s the new year again and weight loss goals are on the minds of millions of people in America and around the world. Before you dive into this blog you may want to review […]
A Healthful Approach to Weight Loss
For many people, weight loss is a challenge. Sure, it’s easy to drop a few pounds on a crash diet—but as you’ve likely discovered, this type of weight loss rarely lasts. Many people end up in a seemingly endless cycle of dieting/regaining weight/and dieting again. The side effect of this approach is that each time […]
The Truth About Grains, Part II
In my last post, I shared my thoughts about the current dietary fad of avoiding grains and my personal approach to a healthful diet. In general, I recommend replacing refined grains with whole grains and suggest two servings of whole grains per day, served as part of two balanced meals. In this post, I delve […]
The Truth About Grains, Part 1
At one time it was fat and cholesterol, then it was yeast, and then salt. Today, wheat is considered the “villain” and the cause of many health problems. In the popular press, wheat is blamed for everything from brain fog, to dementia, to obesity and cancer. How can a grain once considered “the staff of […]