The afternoon munchies. They’re common, and brutal. That 3, or 4, or 5:00 snack attack when the shout of our cravings drowns out our smarter voice of reason. So… what defense do we have against our own afternoon insanity? Our dragons are as unique as we are. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But here are a …
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Healthy Food is FUN!
I am strongly in favor of retraining taste-buds to eliminate sweet cravings entirely, which is very do-able when we focus on food as nutrients, going on a treasure hunt for all that our bodies actually want to operate at their best. However, some friends, family members, and co-workers might not be enthralled with this step …
Resolutions Don’t Have to Break!
It’s that time of year again (actually, a bit past it)… Strava, a social network for athletes, identified Jan. 12 as the date by which most people quit on their New Year’s resolutions. Only about 8 percent, according to a study by University of Scranton, actually keep their resolutions. Since about 55 percent of New …
Spinach – superfood or supervillain?
We see it everywhere: spinach is a superfood. “Healthy” sections of menus are often headed up by delicious spinach salads. And it’s true! Spinach is packed with beneficial nutrients: potassium, which can help lower blood pressure, lutein and zeaxanthin (for eye health – guard against macular degeneration and cataracts, as well as improving cognition), vitamin …
What do we REALLY crave on holidays?
When I close my eyes and dream of the perfect holiday season, a lot comes to mind: family, connection, a sense of belonging, smiles, laughter, conversation, and time spent together. What DOESN’T come to mind? Fudge. Cookies. Eggnog. Extra helpings of turkey with stuffing. Port wine cheese balls. These are the ‘cravings’ that I associate …