Mary Collette 
Confused about COVID? Seems like there are a lot more questions than answers about exactly what happens when the virus gets into the human body. Clearly, it’s really, really complicated. That’s probably because the human body is really, really complicated. Read studies on practically any health or nutrition topic and they are just as complex. … Read more
“Purpose-Driven” and “Mission-Driven” are hot concepts these days. Even big consulting firms like Deloitte have been touting their benefits. Now our new Covid reality seems to be sparking some soul-searching for purpose and mission on a personal level. I’m wondering if that should include our food lives. Do we have a good sense of what … Read more
That’s good news, isn’t it? I’m guessing most of our reader community (if not everyone), falls in that 62%. So how about sharing what healthy change (or changes) you might have made? Add them to the Comments. What a great way to support each other! My Share I’ve been working to reduce the amount of … Read more
Calories. Are they lurking in your brain? Not actual calories, of course, but worries about calories? In other words, whenever you eat something, does calorie anxiety get rousted from the recesses of your brain and start making you uncomfortable: Wow, I bet there are a lot of calories in this _______________. I wonder how many … Read more
It’s the last day of August, but summer isn’t over yet–and neither is summer’s bounty of produce. In fact, September is a banner time of year for produce. So it’s a great time to boost your vegetable intake and get ready for leaner days. This cooler is a fun way to get in more vegetables–it’s … Read more
Remember when the Covid-lockdown began in March? It was so surprising–and alarming–to see so many empty grocery store shelves. Our sudden grocery-buying spree caught grocers flat-footed because of a business practice called “Just-In-Time” or “J.I.T.” This practice saves businesses money because they can avoid having a lot of inventory on hand. Instead, right before running … Read more
Trying to cut calories and save time by skipping breakfast? It seems like an easy and harmless way to “save” on calories. You don’t have time for breakfast anyway, and it will be lunchtime before you know it. What could be wrong with the idea? Actually there are 8 Big Reasons why it’s a bad … Read more
Coming home from vacation can be depressing, but coming home to an empty frig makes it even worse. A couple nights ago, I got back from a trip to help my daughter with a cross-country move. The flight home was fine and I got home as planned, at 7:30 p.m. I had planned to go … Read more
The perfect go-to recipe: a one-dish meal made with convenient ingredients so it’s both flavorful and fast. Perfect for busy and hectic nights, including post-vacation meal crises. Step 1: Simmer Tempeh and Kale 1 cup water 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 8 oz. pkg. unflavored tempeh, cut horizontally into 1/4” strips and then vertically into … Read more
Saw this great infographic a couple days ago. In particular, the last four tips caught my eye: Plan to shop infrequently Make a list to shop intentionally Shop for multiple households in one trip Use delivery and pickup services Good advice. Except it’s missing the one big thing that makes it doable: Plan Your Meals! … Read more