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How Much is Too Much Juice?
Factors that determine how much juice is too much. Diabetes, high blood sugar and juice intake.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 24, 20232 min read


It Says Cholesterol-Free! Cholesterol-Free on a Food Label--What Does that Mean?
Meaning of "Cholesterol-Free" on a Food Label. Foods that Contain Cholesterol, Foods that Raise Cholesterol, Foods That Lower Cholesterol

Brendel Plonka
Jul 21, 20233 min read


What are Ultra-Processed Foods, and How Bad are They
Explanations of Unprocessed Food, Processed Foods, and Ultra-Processed Foods. A Look at the Research on Ultra-Processed Foods.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Why Bother Eating Well if I Can't Lose Weight: A Response to Yo Yo Dieting
A New Mindset For Thinking About Your Weight Can be Liberating. Eating Healthy Improves Your Health Even With No Weight Loss.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 17, 20234 min read


How Healthy is Natural Orange Juice? A Look at Fruit Juice Nutrition
What is Natural Orange Juice, and is it Healthy For You. A Look at Nutrition of Juice, Juice from Concentrate, and Whole Fruit.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Executive Functioning Skills for Nutrition and Food Planning: Nutrition and ADHD
Meal Planning can be Hard if You Have Executive Functioning Issues. Here are Practical Tips for Executive Functioning Skills for Nutrition.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 12, 20233 min read


"Last Supper" Syndrome--Eating Before Food is Forbidden: A Dieter's Cycle of Bingeing and Dieting
Causes of the Bingeing and Dieting Cycle. Discussion of How Dieting Leads to Bingeing. How to Approach Food With Abundance Mindset.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 10, 20233 min read


Is Aspartame a Carcinogen?
There is Limited Evidence Linking Aspartame to Cancer Risk. How to Understand the Research and Make a Decision.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 7, 20235 min read


Diet for Alzheimer's Patients--Can Dementia be Prevented? A Discussion of the MIND Diet
The MIND Diet May Help Prevent Dementia. MIND Diet Advice is Similar to General Nutrition Recommendations. Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 5, 20232 min read


So You Want to Lose Weight Fast Postpartum. How Long Does it Take to Lose Baby Weight?
Stress, Sleep, and Responsibilities Affect Weight After Pregnancy. How Long Does it Take to Lose Baby Weight?

Brendel Plonka
Jun 30, 20234 min read


Breast Cancer Weight Gain: Does Obesity Lead to Breast Cancer or Does Breast Cancer Lead to Obesity?
Breast Cancer Risk Factors Include Obesity. Breast Cancer Treatment Can Lead to Weight Gain. How to Approach this with a Healthy Mindset.

Brendel Plonka
Jun 28, 20233 min read


Practical Tips for Eating Less Sodium: Heart Failure and High Blood Pressure
Tips for Eating Less Sodium for Heart Failure and Hypertension. Practical Advice on Food and Mindset of Eating.

Brendel Plonka
Jun 26, 20236 min read


Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Ozempic?
Mechanism of Weight Loss From Ozempic/Wegovy/Semaglutide. STEP Research Trials Examined Weight Loss. Reasons Why Some Don't Lose Weight.

Brendel Plonka
Jun 19, 20234 min read


Is Granola Healthy: How to Choose the Healthiest Granola.
How to determine "Is granola healthy?" An objective look at ingredients, nutrition facts, and package labeling.

Brendel Plonka
Jun 12, 20237 min read


Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much?
There are many normal reasons for day to day fluctuations in your weight.

Brendel Plonka
May 31, 20231 min read


What is the best food to eat for breakfast to lose weight? Hint--there might not be an answer.
Learn why there are no known foods that cause weight loss. Find some other thoughtful questions to ask yourself.

Brendel Plonka
May 30, 20232 min read
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