One of my readers suggested that I tell you about the absolute need to buy organic milk vs. regular milk. The truth of the matter is that there is a lot of controversy surrounding this topic. I decided to summarize what I found and let you make your own "educated" choice.

One of the reasons organic milk causes such a heated debate is because it is so expensive. Organic milk can cost almost double what regular milk costs. Is it really worth the extra money? And, why does it cost so much?

When we think about weight loss, many of us focus on how fast we can take it off. I am sure many of you have seen the popular three day liquid diets or the many quick loss supplements on the market. We are also bombarded with promises to lose 10lbs in Ten days. The truth is that your body simply can’t burn more than 2-3lbs of fat in a week’s time. If you lose more than 2-3lbs in a week, you are actually losing muscle and water weight.

How is the New Year’s Resolution holding up? Most people have abandoned them by the time January comes to an end. If you find yourself in this group, ask yourself why. Was your resolution to give up something; soda, sweets, cigarettes? Was it to improve something; your health, your weight, your finances, your relationships? No matter what the goal, if you were unable to follow through, it’s because of one or more of the following reasons:

We are beginning to see more and more Hemp products on our grocery shelves. Examples of currently available Hemp food products include salad dressings, nutrition bars, breads, cookies, granola, waffles, nut butter, chips, pasta, frozen desserts and cold-pressed oil supplements. Manufacturers promote Hemp foods for their exceptional nutritional and taste benefits. The question is; What are the nutritional benefits of adding Hemp into your diet?

Hunger is something that should be expected when embarking on a weight loss plan. When you have a calorie deficit, hormones are secreted by your fat cells (leptin) and by your stomach and gastrointestinal tract (Ghrelin, CCK, Neuropeptide YY and others). These hormones talk to your central nervous system (brain/hypothalamus) and tell them to turn up the appetite. When calories decrease, appetite increases causing you to feel hungry. Therefore, if you are the type of person who is prone to cravings, emotional eating, excessive hunger and bingeing, a quick weight loss program is one of the worst things that you could do. This is why I recommend a conservative calorie reduction and a slow and steady weight loss effort. This method leaves you less likely to relapse or binge. You can always speed things up by exercising more rather than eating less.

From Goji Berries to Cranberries, berries are one of the healthiest snacks on the planet. One of my favorite berries is the Strawberry. We all know strawberries are delicious, but they are also nutritious, and ideally should be a part of everyone's diet. You'll enjoy many health advantages by eating strawberries regularly, and the best part is strawberries are one of the sweetest and most delicious fruits available.