by Melissa Wogahn | Jul 24, 2011 | Research & News
Sister went on a journey. LasVegas was the location of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s 34th National Conference and Exhibition. So much to see! So much to learn! Over 17,000 attendees gathered in Las Vegas to lunch and learn. Sister...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jul 17, 2011 | Research & News
Here is a great story as reported on NBC’s Today Show Monday, July 11th, 2011. Forty-three year old Anita Mills lost a total of 240 lbs. with no fancy programs, gimmicks or drugs. Anita weighed 382 lbs. Her doctor told her if she continued along this path, she...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 28, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe
Let’s make granola! 6-7 cups rolled oats 2 cups assorted nuts* 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup honey pinch Kosher salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix oats, nuts and salt together in large bowl. In separate bowl, add oil, then, using same measuring cup, add honey. ...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 24, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe, Research & News
The potato is standing up for itself. In light of the big news of the potato making us fat (see yesterday’s post), here is a nugget of a story to enlighten us even further. Chris Voigt, executive director of Washington state’s Potato Commission, has the...
by Melissa Wogahn | Jun 23, 2011 | Cookbook Cafe, Research & News
Researchers from the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health found that potatoes and sugar sweetened drinks are strongly associated with weight gain while yogurt, nuts and fruit are associated with weight loss. Poor potatoes. They get such a...