by Brenda Watson | Jun 23, 2009 | General
Many of you have probably heard about the over-the-counter weight loss drug Alli. It is a less potent version of orlistat, which is a pharmaceutical drug used for weight loss. The way that it works is that it binds to a fat enzyme in the digestive tract, so that...
by Brenda Watson | May 8, 2009 | Digestive Health, General
[youtube Np4sxJUULAc] During these tough economic times every penny counts. That is why I am doing a new series on “Staying Healthy in an Unhealthy Economy.” In part four I discuss some quick, easy and inexpensive ways to improve your eating...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 13, 2009 | Children, Dietary Fiber, Digestive Health, General
On my recent trip to Canada I was reading Newsweek and came across a small article about getting kids to pick healthier foods in school cafeterias. One suggestion was to get rid of all the junk food choices available in most schools. This would be highly unlikely to...