Question: What are the benefits of shopping at a farmers market versus the grocery store?Heather: This is the time of year that farmers markets start springing up everywhere. I know here in the Washington, DC area there are organized farmers markets every day of the week, but in smaller towns and more rural areas keep your eyes peeled because... Read more
I was just having a conversation about Tiger Wood’s knee and his performance during the third round of the US Open with my mom. We were discussing what we thought he would do in preparation for the final round and that he probably had a team of doctor’s traveling with him to care for his knee. We went on to discuss how his body is his... Read more
Question: I need to gain 15 to 20 pounds for football training. What is the best protein drink, and diet to do so.Heather: There are a lot of protein drinks and supplements on the market. However, these drinks are also very high in sugar and calories and so they can actually lead to the wrong type of weight gain. You want to add bulk by increasing... Read more
Question: I recently found out that I have stomach ulcers and I need to be on a bland food diet for awhile. I also recently quit smoking and gained 10 pounds. I really want to lose this weight that I have gained, but every thing I have read about bland food diets tells me to stay away from whole grains and fiber so how am I suppose to lose this... Read more