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...
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...
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...
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...
https://vimeo.com/420497058 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...
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...
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....
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...
First things first: what the heck is "Feeling Disease?" In a nutshell, it's letting your feelings run your life. Wait, wait! Haven't we been told that feelings are natural and it's good to be in touch with them? That's right. But there can also be too much of a good...
Leeks are a great cool-weather vegetable. They are members of the onion family but are milder and sweeter than regular onions. Because they are more tender and mild, however, they can burn more easily and therefor must be cooked more gently, generally on lower heats...
I call this a feel good soup because you can: Feel good about taking good care of yourself by eating more nutrition-packed vegetables Feel good budget-wise because you'll enjoy a great dish for FREE since you're using up stalks that otherwise go in the trash Feel good...
A running shoe company (Adidas, I think) used to have a "No Bounds" marketing campaign. The idea was to encourage runners to break through barriers and boundaries--not only physical but mental, too. It was a great idea for running--and many other pursuits,...