Posted March 18, 2018 in Uncategorized

Walking and Running

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Walking enthusiasts and running gurus each claim to offer greater health benefits. Many websites help you make sense of the truth and the science comparing walking and running.

Walking is working at a lower intensity, requiring less “quick” energy, so you experience a higher percentage of fat being burned off walking. […]

Posted November 29, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Portion Size

Debra’s Wellness Tips

Most of us have probably all been at a restaurant where portion size was actually embarrassing. I remember my niece’s saying she was not very hungry so she just ordered a hot dog and fries. When her meal was delivered, it was a whopping one-pound hot dog and enough fries for six […]

Posted June 28, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Skinny on Weight-loss

The skinny on weight loss is shifting. For one thing, counting calories is out.

We have known for some time that stress is a factor in enjoying your ideal weight. High-fat, high-sugar foods have also been seen as a factor. According to an article on stress-related weight gain, Dr. Dean Ornish, however, the amount […]

Posted June 21, 2015 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Salad Smarts

As the weather warms up, most of us start thinking salads. Salads provide marvelous health benefits, but to make sure you are getting those, it is very important to be smart, especially when it comes to eating salads out, according to Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

PCRM (a group that promotes a vegetarian diet and […]