Author Archives: Scott & Rhonda

The brain, food and our weight.

Today I’m writing about the brain, how it’s affected by food and it’s connection to our weight. With Scott’s study we have some interesting conversations. Usually about the latest things he has learned. Most recently we were discussing the role of our brain plays in regards to our weight and how it’s affected by food.

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Food Misconceptions – Fruit or Vegetable?

Today I thought I would write about some of the more common food misconceptions. By this I mean incorrect references to some foods, particularly in regards to whether something is a fruit or vegetable. I was talking with some colleagues about this this week and I thought it would be interesting to research and share.

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What is the Glycemic Index?

Hi, today I’m going to talk about the ‘Glycemic Index’ and food. Every food we eat affects our body differently, and not just in terms of health. The way it is processed by the body affects our energy and blood sugar levels. Scott is studying Nutrition this semester and has been learning all about the

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