Author Archives: Nan Windmueller
Eight Useful Lifestyle Tips for Cancer Prevention & Survival
The newsletter Environmental Nutrition reported in its March issue findings of the American Institute for Cancer Research in the field of cancer prevention and survival. They are as follows: 1. Some Pancreatic Cancer Is Preventable. A healthy weight can prevent 19% of pancreatic cancer cases. 2. Exercise Helps Cancer Survivors. Quality of life, body weight, […]
Use Caution with Dr. Oz’s Advice
Dr. Mehmet Oz has been a respected cardiac surgeon for many years. Recently, he has become a popular phenomenon, revered for the medical wisdom he dispenses daily on his television show, and in interviews in other media. I and other nutrition and medical professionals are stunned by his cavalier use of his platform to announce miracle cures […]
Vitamin D deficiency explored
Of the many things you can stay aware of to ensure your nutritional health, one of the most simple (and important) one is your vitamin D levels. I had a personal story to contribute to this article published at Seattle Pi. You can read the whole article here.
Vegetables or vitamins?
I had the opportunity to chime in on an article that dealt with how to get the most out of supplements and, more importantly, whether or not it’s right for you as an individual. You can read the whole article here.
Planning for your cocktail consumption
If you work hard and like to unwind with a couple of drinks with co-workers, you should probably check out this article published at TCPalm.com. I contributed to the text and I am really pleased with the overall message of the piece. You can read the whole article here.
Go with portion control
I was asked to contribute my thoughts to a Sun Sentinel article about getting through the holidays. When serving yourself at the dinner table, fill up half your plate with vegetables, so long as they are not creamed or loaded with butter. Split the other side between a starch (rice, mashed potatoes) and protein. Eat […]
Nothing needs to be eliminated
I’m a big fan of portion control, as I stated in this piece by Times Union staff writer Sylvia Wood. She was writing an article about some of the basics of weight loss, and I contributed my thoughts. The bottom line is the total number of calories at the end of the day. You can […]