21May 08
I drove by a sign this weekend which announced the opening of a farmers market very close to where I live. I was ecstatic! One thing to love about the summer - locally grown produce. Growing up a farmer's daughter,...
20May 08
Mindful eating was all the rage a week or so ago after the NBC Evening News did a segment on it and then the Wall Street Journal followed up with its own version. The NBC segment was woefully inadequate --...
19May 08
My family enjoys going out to Sunday brunch, especially a buffet brunch. But if you're like me, you sometimes find it difficult to exercise portion control at a smorgasbord! I've always known that looking at food increases my appetite more...
16May 08
Honestly, I only vaguely remember the fitness test I took in school. But I'm positive that I never received the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Well, now I have my chance to take the test again. On Wednesday, and adult fitness...
15May 08
Spring is asparagus season. Although available year round, it tastes best at this time of year -- and it’s at its best price. All it really needs is a little sprinkle of olive oil and lemon pepper to be truly...
13May 08
Here at Green Mountain at Fox Run, women who struggle with their weight (and dieting), tell us all the time that they feel disconnected from their bodies. They describe the disconnect as intentional. Imagine walking around all day just living...
12May 08
Former "That's So Raven" star Raven-Symone hopes her new CD will make people notice that's she's all grown up. Coming of age in the entertainment industry is no easy task, as the former child star knows. Because Raven-Symone doesn't conform...
09May 08
(from WebMD) May 8, 2008 -- Older adults who maintain a healthy weight may be preserving their mind and memory at the same time. A study published in the May 2008 issue of Obesity Reviews shows that weight matters when...
08May 08
Planning an organic Mother's Day brunch (or breakfast in bed) is a splendid way to honor motherhood. Show her that you've some thought into making her day special, and that you value her health. Most items for this healthy recipe...
07May 08
All binge eaters struggle with their weight, right? Wrong. Studies show many binge eating college students appear to be at a healthy weight. So how do we know if we – or our college age daughters (and sons) – struggle...
