July 2018

Research of the Week Open workspaces impair collaboration, cause workers to “withdraw” from face-to-face social contact (PDF). Skinny-fat isn’t just a bad look. It presages Alzheimer’s. Speaking of which, melatonin shows promise at staving off Alzheimer’s. Aspirin, too. If you want to be insulin-resistant, use a night light. Yet another study shows the benefits of green spaces, including lower risks of...

A quick marinade also makes a delicious, lip-smacking sauce for these juicy pan-seared pork chops. Tamari, lime juice, coconut aminos and coconut milk blend into a sweet/salty marinade that’s simply amazing with pork. Simmer the same marinade into a sauce, and you’ll be licking your plate clean. If you can, use bone-in pork chops every time....

OC4 coach Jen Widerstrom explains how protein helps fuel fat-blasting workouts to achieve maximum results.Let’s break it down. You probably already know that protein is one of your key macronutrients, along with fat and carbs. You need an ideal ratio of all three to fuel your body and maintain a healthy metabolism. But what role does...

Welcome to Friday’s For The Love of Food, Summer Tomato’s weekly link roundup. This week exercise actually can help you lose weight, CA bans soda taxes, and pollution causes diabetes. Next week’s Mindful Meal Challenge will start again on Monday. Sign up now to join us! Too busy to read them all? Try this awesome free speed reading app to read...