Mary Collette 
What is one of the best things wecan do for a happy food life–and life in general? Ramping up our “intentionality,” says Jeff Karp, author of LIT (Life Ignition Tools.) In a recent podcast, Karp explained that if we really want to lead our best lives and do our best work, it’s critical to understand … Read more
Every now and then, I’m in a hurry and don’t take time to spice a dish. I always regret my hurry, however, because the food tastes so bland and boring. Do you think we shy away from making real, whole food meals because we fear they’ll be bland and boring–not nearly as excitingly tasteful as … Read more
“Get more protein into your diet!” That’s a common piece of advice in nutrition circles these days. It’s likely because our diets are so heavy on carbs like pasta, pizza, pretzels, toast, sandwiches, crackers, cereal, pastries, deserts, chips and most snack foods, not to mention sweets. Besides being yummy, comforting, filling and uber-satisfying, carbs are … Read more
We know the health care industry has a stake in our ill health. This is simply because sick people are the “resource” it needs to make money–and “managing” a condition long term is much more profitable than curing a condition. A recent article illustrated how this works in the cancer world: The big three drug … Read more
You probably know that fasting is big in the health and nutrition field these days. But did you know about a new kind of fasting, called a “Screen Fast!” Just reduce (or eliminate) nightly screen time of all kinds – social media, computer work, TV, Netflix bingeing, etc. Functional nutritionist Kimberley Malone recommended it in … Read more
I had to go scissor shopping after breaking a pair while cutting some branches (dumb move, I know.) I bought a big replacement pair that happened to be packaged with two little pairs. The little ones looked pretty useless, but they’ve turned out to be quite helpful in the kitchen. Cases in point: My very … Read more
The last few issues have explored the health-damaging effects of food marketing. Those newsletters laid the foundation for understanding the link between culture and healthy eating success. I’ll explain that more below, but first, take a look at Japan’s very different and promising food culture that can be a model for us. Long, long ago, … Read more
This is the final part of a series on Food Marketing that explores why we need a different kind of smarts to stay healthy in an unhealthy food environment, i.e., “marketing-smarts.” The last few posts talked about the dangerous influence of marketing when it comes to making food choices. You might remember the mac ‘n … Read more
Step 1: Quick-Saute Onions, Garlic and Spinach 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 to 1½ cups onion, diced to ¼” (from 1 small onion) 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced (from 3-4 cloves) 4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach chopped into smallish 1” pieces In a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan, heat oil over medium heat until hot but … Read more
