Articles by Joan Kent, Ph.D.

3 Ways Tariffs Could Tear Down Your Mood – and What to Do NOW to Prevent It By Joan Kent, PhD   Panic Worries about what’s happening in the stock market. Frustrations about how your [...]

So I haven’t been here in quite a while, but I was featured on a podcast and wanted to provide the link for anyone who was interested. Just go here and listen for at least a few minutes. [...]

Okay, we’re heading into holiday season, and that often means parties and drinking. I don’t drink alcohol, but I will say this:  Alcohol can block weight loss and cause weight gain, and in [...]

Moods can affect our appetites and our food selection. People often eat for emotional reasons, based on their moods. The reverse is also true. What we eat – and when – can affect our moods, our [...]

The first time I saw this quote was in a Reebok ad. Since then, I’ve learned it was taken from a statement attributed to George Patton: “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” [...]

Here’s an unusual approach! This article covers 6 relatively unknown tips that can help us control how much we eat.   Odd Tip #1:  Hide Your Breakfast Cereal This tip comes from Dr. Brian [...]

  Which foods are carbs? The definition of carbohydrates is complicated and boring. But your prospective nutritionist should know that carbs include vegetables, fruits, and the foods most [...]

Back (way back) in my early school years, I had a friend named Joanne. She was pretty, tall, thin, graceful, feminine – basically, everything I wanted to be. I’ll spare you the details and simply [...]

“Well, I ate [fill in the junky food here]. But I enjoyed it!”   Have you heard people say this about “off-limits” foods? It’s usually said with a proud, almost defiant, air and possibly a [...]

Boosting immunity is a hot topic right now.   Everyone has a plan. You’ve heard the rules. Eat foods rich in antioxidants to power up your immune system:  leafy greens, broccoli, [...]

You probably know that fructose is the sugar found in fruit. Here are a few facts about it.   Fructose is not healthful. Fruits contain some beneficial nutrients, but we shouldn’t eat a lot [...]

  A few years ago, I received an email from a woman at the Diabetes Council. She wanted me to evaluate a compilation of tips and strategies by 54 experts on stopping binge-eating.   [...]