Upcoming Events and Happenings

Posted on February 5, 2012

As most of you know, I’m very happy to be a part of the Wellness Forum. Membership is not expensive, and you get lots of value for your investment.

I am hosting semi-monthly conference calls for a variety of topics. These calls are free to members, and if you can’t make a call, or want to hear a previous call, they are available in the members-only section of the website for you to listen to on your computer. In January, we talked with a clinical psychologist about stress, and licensed social worker about depression. Both calls were fabulous!

This Thursday (February 9, 2012), I will be talking with Dr. Janice Stanger about Fish, and why it is not a health food. If you are a Wellness Forum member, call the office if you want to be on this call. If you are not yet a member, get in touch with me, and I will get you set up.

Filed Under: Events, Nutrition Education, Specials

Increased Fiber May Decrease Breast Cancer

Posted on February 5, 2012

by Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. A low-fat, high-fiber plant-based diet is the best protection against developing many diseases, including breast cancer. A new study shows that the fiber content of a plant-based diet may be one of its main protective features. Researchers in England performed a meta-analysis and determined after evaluating several studies that… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Articles, Wellness/Nutrition Tips

Cream of Broccoli/Cauliflower Soup

Posted on February 5, 2012

This recipe is based on a recipe from the Forks Over Knives companion book,  Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health If you haven’t seen this movie, get in touch, I’m happy to have a movie party.  The companion book is fabulous and full of delicious recipes.  I made some changes to the recipe… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Recipes, Soups, Starchy Veggies, Veggies

Lentils, spinach and more

Posted on January 28, 2012

Cookbook addict that I am, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on LeAnne Campbell’s “Whole Plants Cookbook.  LeAnne is the daughter of T. Colin Campbell, author of “The China Study“. Everything in the book looks yummy, so expect more adaptations of her recipes in the coming weeks.  This is my take on Leafy Lentils,… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Greens, Legumes, Recipes

Obesity Prevention Programs for Children are Effective

Posted on January 22, 2012

Obesity Prevention Programs for Children are Effective By Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. A new Cochrane Review shows that programs directed at reducing childhood obesity are effective for reducing body weight, and generally do not result in adverse effects such as distorted body image, unhealthy dieting, or becoming underweight. The review included 55 studies, most… Continue Reading

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Accurate Information Changes Buying Habits

Posted on January 22, 2012

Accurate Information Changes Buying Habits by Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. For years, food companies have relied on the ignorance of the public in order to sell unhealthy products. Most people still do not know that products labeled trans fat-free can still contain trans fat; that most fast food meals marketed to kids contain a… Continue Reading

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Watch Forks Over Knives with Audrey

Posted on January 17, 2012

This movie seems to have missed Long Island!  Come watch with Audrey.  We’ll do a Question and Answer session after the movie. FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. The major… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Movie Screenings

Weight Loss Seminar

Posted on January 17, 2012

 A science-based introduction to permanent, safe weight loss Date: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 Time: 12 Noon Place: Audrey’s house Cost: $5 per person, free for my Wellness Forum Clients.  Fee can be applied towards Wellness Forum Membership thru Audrey, after the seminar.  RSVP is necessary. Please get in touch to RSVP so that we can… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Nutrition Education

Virtual Coaching Now Available

Posted on January 17, 2012

I’m very pleased to be able to offer 2 different virtual coaching options: Exercise Coaching: I’ll send you a week’s worth of exercise programs (standard is 3 cardio, 3 strength training, but we can tailor that to your individual needs), and we’ll have an email dialogue for you to check in after each workout.  Virtual… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Events, Specials

Preferences for Food Begin in Early Childhood

Posted on January 6, 2012

Preferences for Food Begin in Early Childhood by Pamela A. Popper, Ph.D., N.D. There are many issues that need to be addressed if we are going to change our children’s health and reduce childhood obesity. One of them is educating parents about how important a child’s first exposure to food is, and how easy it… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Articles, Wellness/Nutrition Tips