Water, water everywhere. Sometimes, actually often, my water glass seems like it’s mocking me. It sits on my desk or on the kitchen counter just waiting for me to fill it and then empty it, only to start the process all over again a short while later. Truthfully, it’s more like a few hours later […]
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11 Jul
When Fat Is Not The Enemy
You want to make healthy choices. You don’t always have time to cook. So, when possible, you choose the low fat or fat free varieties of your favorite packaged foods. Less fat must be healthier, right? That’s not necessarily true. Often low fat or no fat is code for high salt or high sugar. The […]
6 Jul
Farmers Market Finds: Sweet Corn
It’s early July, and the outdoor tables are piled high with ears of corn. Sweet corn is one of the great pleasures of this season. There are many varieties of sweet corn, but whatever’s local is best. Head over to a farmers market to get the freshest corn around. When we were kids, my […]
5 Jul
Air Apparent – Your Office Could Make You Sick
When you think about air pollution, you may think of cars, planes and factories. Smokestacks, smog and holes in the ozone layer probably make you think about dirty air. You hear all too often about the polluted outdoor air. But, what about your indoor environment? Should you also be concerned with the air that fills […]
3 Jul
Diet Soda Is Making You Fat
Diet soda has less calories than regular soda. Therefore, it must be better for you. This is a myth that I am here to dispel. Too many folks believe that drinking diet soda gives them a free pass to have a treat somewhere else in their day. Many people use this theory to add some […]
2 Jul
Cool Eats: Pesto
You rush home from the office, and you’re hungry. While takeout is tempting, having some things on hand to make a fast, delicious meal may be just the quick fix you need. One of our favorite things to have on hand is pesto, a mixed paste made from fresh herbs (usually, basil), nuts (usually, […]
29 Jun
Add Some Fun To Your Routine
You don’t often equate vitamins with fun, do you? It’s a common greeting to ask someone what’s new. Typical answers are “nothing much,” “same stuff, different day” or “same old, same old.” Right? Sometimes, people don’t even stop to listen to the response they’re given. It’s all said in passing and means nothing more than […]
28 Jun
Lateral Swaps: Condiments
It’s summer, and that means condiment season. The grills and the picnic blankets are ready for the BBQs, picnics, potlucks and dinner parties of the season. When the weather’s warm, we love to eat outside. We also love to add flavor to our foods. But, sometimes, that flavor comes in secretly harmful forms when our […]
21 Jun
Food Changes Your Mood
Do you notice how you feel after you eat? Throughout the day, you probably go through several moods, and your mood depends a lot upon what you eat. You may even use food to change your mood. When you’re feeling tired, stressed or just plain down, do you reach for a sugary pick-me-up? That may […]
19 Jun
Slow Your Morning Rush
You get one chance to start your day off right. Do it wrong, and your whole day is ruined, you feel rushed, and your stress level only increases throughout the day. We know. When you hop out of bed, sprint to the shower, grab a suit from the back of the closet door and slam […]
