Today, we chat about our health and what we feed our bodies. Are fad or “crash” diets the way to go, or is it better to change to a vegan, vegetarian, or paleo lifestyle? Is diligent calorie counting truly the best way to watch your waistline? We discuss these questions along with the idea that maybe it’s just better to go with whatever works best for your body.   We’ll discuss: Wine of the day: 2014 Colby Red Blend Our dieting stories Is calorie counting a silver bullet for weight loss? Make health work for you even when life (or master’s studies) gets in the way. Quality versus quantity: is it what you eat more important than how many calories you consume? Charcuterie… is that Japanese? Whole foods (not the store) in America The cost of high quality food Volunteer opportunities? Let us know! Heal your mindset surrounding food. Map out your food history Male issues with nutrition and body image… are they the same? Childhood coping mechanisms and how they affect us now Links: Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/users/wineandshinepodcast iTunes: Wine & Shine Facebook: Wine & Shine Podcast Instagram: @wineandshinepodcast Snapchat: wineshinepod Email: wineandshinepodcast@gmail.com Resources: “The Universe Has Your Back” by Gabrielle Bernstein https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform/dp/1401946542/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477277567&sr=1-1&keywords=the+universe+has+your+back “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rhimes https://www.amazon.com/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person/dp/1476777128/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477277609&sr=1-1&keywords=year+of+yes