Do the health claims on the packages of grocery store food influence which product you’ll buy? If so, you’re not alone. Studies on consumer buying habits show that people are more likely to purchase those products with health claims even though the claims can be very misleading.
Posts by Marcy Kirshenbaum
Time for a Gut Check
We all experience symptoms of digestive distress from time to time, but many of us who have chronic symptoms write them off as “that’s just who I am.
Women’s Health Expo on April 30th, 2017
Join me on Sunday, April 30th at Tash Fitness in Skokie for a day filled with information on how to make being healthy more attainable.
Are You Ready For A Spring Detox?
Detox has become a buzzword for getting healthy and losing weight. But, what does it mean to detox? Can anyone start a detox at any time? What are possible side effects of detoxing? To get answers to these questions join me on May 16th at 7:30PM at Flex Fitness Northbrook.
Asparagus to Celebrate Spring
April is an ideal time to also do some spring cleaning in our bodies. The change of seasons brings more daylight and lighter foods to replace the richer, heavier foods of winter.
Seared Asparagus with Ginger
Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger slices and sauté until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Enhance Nutrition Featured In Natural Awakenings Magazine
Natural Awakenings Chicago, a magazine about healthy and sustainable living (mind, body and spirit), featured Marcy as a nutrition expert in its March issue.
Wellness Fair at Greenhouse, North Shore’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Attend a wellness fair and tour the North Shore’s medical cannabis dispensary facility on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Deerfield, IL at 151 S.
H-2-Oh, It’s So Important!
Humans can go without food for multiple weeks, but even one day without water can negatively impact health. Water helps nourish cells and tissues by transporting nutrients throughout the body; so just imagine how dehydration negatively affects the essential functions of the body.
Eat Smart, Stress Less
Poor nutrition can aggravate stress. What improvements in your diet will help reduce your stress?