by Denise Mastrocola | Jan 12, 2016 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
It’s that time of the year when it feels so good to wrap your hands around a mug of hot chocolate, or to sit down to a steaming bowl of soup or stew. Canned soups, stews, or pasta dishes are convenient and easy to prepare, but convenience comes with a price. It’s all...
by Denise Mastrocola | Jan 5, 2016 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
For the past few weeks I have found it increasingly difficult to be motivated, stay on task, or to even work up much enthusiasm for the holidays. My mind kept wandering to different projects, unable to focus on just one thing, preventing me from getting anything...
by Denise Mastrocola | Dec 27, 2015 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
As we continue on through the holiday season the last thing we really want to think about is what is in the foods that we are eating. After all shouldn’t we eat, drink, and be merry like everyone else? Just remember that everything has a price, and ultimately we have...
by Denise Mastrocola | Dec 15, 2015 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
Special dietary concerns can make the holidays challenging. If you are trying to lose weight it can be a difficult situation, requiring a good deal of will power to attend holiday parties with others who are eating whatever they want. Maybe you have food allergies or...
by Denise Mastrocola | Dec 6, 2015 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
Whether your reason for celebrating is spiritual, secular, or a combination of both, the holidays can be a stressful time. At this time of the year many of us feel compelled to add so many extra things to our already hectic lives, that if we aren’t careful we will...
by Denise Mastrocola | Nov 29, 2015 | Denise Brandell Mastrocola- To Your Health
The biochemistry of fat can be confusing, but it is essential to have at least a basic knowledge of different fats and how they affect our health so that we can break down the copious amounts of information applied by marketing companies and make informed choices for...
