Today, an estimated 50,000-75,000 women of all ages will participate in local health and fitness events at more than 500 community locations across the country as part of the 14th Annual National Women’s Health & Fitness Days. This event, the first of its kind, will always be held the last Wednesday in September as part […]
Read More ›Ah… there’s just nothing like the perfectly pulled ristretto… that lush head of crema, so thick you can scoop it up with a spoon, the beautifully combined balance of just a hint of bitter and a twist of rich earthiness that simply envelopes your every last taste-bud as you devour what is, essentially, pure nectar. […]
Read More ›Can beer be a part of a real Paleo diet? A few months back, I wrote a piece on this very topic for Dr. Cordain’s The Paleo Diet Blog. The question was whether or not one can enjoy beer or mead as part of their paleo routine. As today is National Drink Beer Day, I […]
Read More ›In addition to it’s absolutely to-die-for taste, lobster is one of the best sources of protein (at 28 grams per serving) and offers many health benefits[1] including: Significant amounts of B vitamins, including 17 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of niacin, 13 percent of the RDA of vitamin B-6 and 9 percent of the […]
Read More ›What a concept! Imagine a school where kids of all ages had the opportunity to learn, hands on, about growing a garden and fresh veggies offered to them in a salad bar on a daily basis! Yes, I’m excited about this, because it’s not just a hypothetical, nice idea, it’s real. Thanks to the Whole […]
Read More ›“On the Fall Equinox, Sept. 23, day and night are approximately equal everywhere. The Sun rises and sets exactly due east/west. The Earth’s axis is exactly aligned with the sun. How about that for profound possibility to harness inner and outer balance?”, opened a piece recently published in the Huffington Post[1]. Religious and spiritual beliefs […]
Read More ›Whether you’re new to the kitchen and are stocked up on cooking essentials, or are a well versed chef who’s got every last toy Williams Sonoma has to offer, there’s one thing all of us who spend any time at all in the kitchen need: a solid chef’s knife. Having a fully equipped kitchen allows […]
Read More ›Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.[1] An estimated 5 million people have Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, including approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who […]
Read More ›What do you eat for breakfast? Do you eat breakfast at all? If not, what’s the rationale? An estimated 31 million Americans skip breakfast every day[1], the most common reasons being not feeling hungry, not feeling like eating or they were too busy. Females are more likely than males to skip a morning meal because […]
Read More ›Anyone who thinks that healthy eating equals boring food hasn’t had the chance to experience what a real Paleo diet is all about. Granted, it’s certainly not unhealthy to eat a meal comprised of steamed broccoli, plain grilled chicken with some olive oil drizzled on top, but if that’s your go-to, day in and day […]
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