Entries by Chet Zelasko

Energy Thieves: Food

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This week I’m focusing on potential energy thieves, and I’ve identified three areas that can hinder performance; one of those is the foods we eat. The two primary food thieves that affect me and many others are refined carbohydrates and deep-fat fried food, but the reasons are polar opposites: Refined carbohydrates and some starchy foods […]

Paula’s Turn: I’m a Survivor!

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For a week in October, I had breast cancer. But maybe I should start at the beginning. In September I got my usual mammogram and was called back for more images, which had happened before so I wasn’t worried. But this time, the radiologist saw something and recommended a biopsy. An ultrasound-guided core biopsy was […]

Special Message: Enough!

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You may have seen the news that actor and comedian Robin Williams reportedly took his own life on Monday. I was on a plane when I heard, and the guy next to me just kept saying over and over, “He was only 63!” That was my seatmate’s age and mine as well. One of the […]

Fruits, Vegetables, Weight Loss, and Independence Day

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This is a very long holiday weekend so I decided on a very long title for this week’s only message—three topics in one message. Let’s get to it. Research Review: Fruits, Vegetables, and Weight Loss The headlines have read “Eating Your Veggies Worthless for Weight Loss” and “Fruits and Veggies Won’t Lead to Weight Loss” […]

Forks Over Knives

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I like writing the Saturday messages because it allows me to review scientific articles or controversies in health in a little more depth. Today I’m going to give you my thoughts on the movie Forks Over Knives, written and directed by Lee Fulker. The movie was exactly what I thought it would be, and at […]