Prediabetes, Weight Management
Sandra Judd
Hey, Sugar—What's the Scoop?

If you’re like most of my friends, family, and clients, you, too, are completely confused by the deafening chatter surrounding the dangers of sugar. How can something that tastes so terrific, seems so benign, and has been a mainstay for treats during holidays, gatherings, and celebrations, suddenly be described as so harmful? 

Health and Wellness, Weight Management, Lifestyle
Sandra Judd
The Power of Plant-Based Eating

Recently, the scientific community has provided a mountain of evidence supporting the health-enhancing power of a plant-based diet.

Lifestyle, Health and Wellness, Stress Management
Sandra Judd
Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day

For couples, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of candle-lit dinners, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, marriage proposals, and other romantic gestures. But when there’s no “special someone” in your life, Valentine’s Day can be challenging. The rest of the world seems to be basking in romantic love while you’re considering how to dodge the holiday altogether. Some singles may experience the day as one giant taunt, a reminder that they’re alone in a coupled world. The result: feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Lifestyle, Health and Wellness
Sandra Judd
Embrace a Healthier Future With Sustainable New ...

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”  
George Eliot

Around this time every year, at least 40% of us who made 2017 resolutions will already have hung them out to dry.

Stress Management
Sandra Judd
Setting Boundaries With Grace During the ...

According to common lore, the most magical time of the year is right around the corner. Soon, families and friends will gather together to enjoy cherished holiday traditions, warm themselves by the fire, and imbibe in the numerous delicacies of the season.

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Hey, Sugar—What's the Scoop?

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If you’re like most of my friends, family, and clients, you, too, are completely confused by the deafening chatter surrounding the dangers of sugar. How can something that tastes so terrific, seems so benign, and has been a mainstay for treats during holidays, gatherings, and celebrations, suddenly be described as so harmful? 

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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Microbiome

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The word “microbiome” seems to be popping up everywhere—in newscasts, magazines, podcasts, books, and more. How many of us really know what it means? And why should we care?

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The Stealthy Epidemic of Prediabetes

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Alarmingly, a serious health condition is wreaking havoc with 1 in 3 people in the U.S., 80% of whom are completely unaware that they have it. How is that possible? This condition, prediabetes, is lurking just below the radar. Blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as Type II diabetes.

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Protect Your Immune System to Help Fight COVID-19

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Wash your hands. Wear a mask. Keep your hands away from your face. Practice social distancing. We’ve learned to follow these instructions in this time of COVID-19. But isn’t there something more we can do to protect ourselves from the coronovirus?

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Eat a Rainbow of Colors for Optimum Health

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In this season of fried clams, ice cream cones, and lemonade, how can a lowly broccoli spear or a wedge of watermelon compete for our attention?