Bits of life through these blue eyes . .
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Mar 2nd, 2010
(CBS) American kids snack three times a day and chips, candy and other junk foods now account for more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake, according to a new study released Tuesday. The new research comes as childhood obesity is soaring in the U.S. with [...]
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Jan 13th, 2010
Blame it on the fat, sugar, and salt. I read a transcript this morning of a podcast that I found most interesting. Hope you do too.
Show:
Why Do We Overeat?
Host: Gloria Tsang, RD
Guest: David A. Kessler, MD
Gloria Tsang, RD: If you are like most people, the month of January finds [...]
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Sep 24th, 2009
This beautiful map comes from Stephen Von Worley, who has mapped the contiguous USA by how far any given point is from the nearest McDonald’s. Turns out the McFarthest Spot, somewhere in South Dakota, is 107 miles, as the crow flies, from a Golden Arch. There’s something for South Dakota to be proud of!
Felix [...]
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Jul 28th, 2009
Fitness magazine got together their nutrition experts to compile a list of the Best Snacks. After going through thousands of different foods they came up with a list of items that you can add to your grocery list to make shopping for great foods easier.
Here are some of their best snack recommendations:
If you need a [...]
We’re in the grocery store this afternoon and I’m in the produce section buying various salad ingredients. I’m looking at the packages of gorgeous organic white mushrooms which I always buy. A woman, guessing late 20’s – early 30’s is looking at the mushrooms too. In the front of her cart a cute little girl [...]
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Apr 7th, 2009
75 percent of U.S. adults are projected to be overweight or obese by 2015
Americans consume 150 to 300 more calories a day than 30 years ago
Liquid calories are hard to keep track of, aren’t as filling as regular food
Cutting out 150 calories every day could save you from gaining 15 pounds [...]
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Mar 31st, 2009
I can’t believe there is another nut recall due to salmonella! This time Pistachios which is one of my favorites that I frequently buy. The FDA is recommending consumers avoid ALL pistachio products. Story below.
A California pistachio processor issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Tuesday of pistachios due to potential salmonella contamination.
The U.S. Food [...]
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Mar 20th, 2009
Someone asked me this week what I recommended for a sure fired way to lose weight. My response:
The only sure fired way to lose weight is move more and eat less.
Somehow I don’t think that was the answer they were looking for.
Posted in Food, Health and wellness on Feb 10th, 2009
Chalk up another endorsement for the so-called Mediterranean diet: The eating regimen, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, may help the brain stay sharp into old age, a new study suggests.
Following the healthful diet reduced the risk of getting mild cognitive impairment — marked by forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. And it [...]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner I thought you might like to see a list of the top 10 romantic restaurants compiled by Forbes Traveler. From New York to Chicago to Florida to the vineyards of California there’s something here for everyone, providing you live in one of these cities and can afford the [...]
