What if the root cause of over eating and weight gain is just plain old hunger? And so, what if the solution lies in addressing the fact that WE’RE HUNGRY, i.e., by eating! You probably remember the Calories In/Calories Out weight loss formula, i.e., weight loss is just a matter of eating fewer calories than … Read more
Here’s a sampling of the many supplement pitches I get every week or so. Save $100 on my 2 most prescribed products: Somnium & Lymphflo Vitamin K2: Beyond Bone and Heart Health Melatonin for more than sleep Enjoy better energy and cardiovascular health with Nitric Oxide New GI-Mood Probiotic The perfect protein powder for diabetics … Read more
“Life for Rent” That’s the title of a a recent article on co-living, a new form of shared rental housing that includes amenities like changing the sheets and towels, house cleaning and even topping off the toiletries. In addition, these rentals include social mangers to help plan tenants’ social calendars–finding “creative ways to get them … Read more
Chronicling the downfall of the sweet potato.
In the battle against the bulge, the tiny taste bud is a formidable foe, defeating us in all sorts of ways. We may feel forever enslaved to their despotic whims, but I’ve come to a more hopeful view: We’re not stuck with our current taste buds. It is entirely possible to transform them from foe to friend.
Maybe cooking was never meant to be an exact science, subject to one-dimensional assessment on a good/bad scale. Taking this perspective eliminates the pressure to achieve absolute “rightness” in the kitchen, replacing it with a no-pressure opportunity to just make things better.
What’s the journey to vegetable paradise look like? An audience of international students adds unique dimension to a health talk.
It’s an understandable question that anyone might ask. But do I answer it or step back and ask where that question comes from in the first place?
Do you remember when you could buy a pear, wash it, then eat it? Not anymore. Mad scientists have successfully hybridized every last produce species. Shortly after harvest, fruits and vegetables now develop a brightly colored, impossibly sticky scab on the outer skin. Being highly toxic, the scab must be removed before eating, presenting consumers … Read more
With yet another food scare, maybe it’s time to start relying on our own wits to ensure the safety of what goes in our mouths. Here are some quick guidelines to begin regaining a sense of control and comfort when it comes to eating.