Cracking the Cholesterol Caper

February 1, 2013

By Anna Varriano

February is officially ‘Heart Health Month’.  As those of you who attended my ‘The Skinny on Fats’ workshop last month know, I am acknowledging ‘Heart Health Month’ by putting together a workshop on heart health, which will cover many topics, including …

How to Make Your Own Coconut Milk

January 6, 2013

By Anna Varriano

In this video, you’ll learn how to make your own coconut milk.

New Year’s Day Resolutions

January 1, 2013

By Anna Varriano

Happy 2013 everyone! I trust you all had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. 2013 has delivered two unforgettable experiences for me so far. First, my daughters and I spent New Year’s Eve with my parents in Florida, where they treated us to a …

Alzheimer’s = Type 3 Diabetes

November 1, 2012

By Anna Varriano

I just finished reading an article entitled “Prepare Yourself for Type 3 Diabetes” (Alternatives; Vol 15; No 11, Nov 2012). Upon reading the title, I thought: “Yikes! We don’t even have a handle on Type 2 diabetes, and now there’s a Type 3?” Before I g …

Should I Get the Flu Shot?

October 1, 2012

By Anna Varriano

At this time of year, I get a lot of people asking me whether or not they should get the flu shot. The conversation goes something like this: A lot of people: “Should I get the flu shot?” Me:  “I can’t make that decision for you.” A lot of people: “But …

Fabulous Fast Fish Dinner

September 17, 2012

By Anna Varriano

I hear a lot of people saying they should eat more fish, but they don’t know how to prepare it, other than BBQing salmon. Here’s a quick and delicious fish dinner that my family loves. I hope you enjoy it too! Step 1: Prep Put equal amounts of butter, …

Tips for Healthy Bones & Joints

September 1, 2012

By Anna Varriano

I hope that you are all settling into the routine that comes to most of us when ‘back-to-school’ time rolls around. I had a great summer, capped off with a recent trip to Cape Cod and Boston. We stopped in Burlington, Vermont on the way home, where my …