Ideally, we want to get all our health needs met naturally. By doing things that enhance our health, by eating a diet filled with real, whole food, by de-stressing in good ways, not via something like … [Read more...]
When you’re trying to eat healthier, what kills at times is the flavor. Some of the foods simply don’t taste as good as what you were consuming in the past. And that’s hard. I don’t think there are … [Read more...]
Many of us are restricting our food choices these days. For a variety of reasons. For example, I don’t eat much gluten. By choice. I can. I don’t because I don’t feel as well — not sick, just not as … [Read more...]
Becoming more dedicated to being well – does the specter of what that actually will be like kind of scare you? Are you worried that you’re just not perfect enough? Does it seem too hard? A damn … [Read more...]
“Oh, I’m just going to be bad, screw it!” “This is my cheat meal (day, week, etc.).” "I know this stuff will kill me, but I'm gonna eat it anyway!" I know I shouldn’t be all hate-like and stuff — and … [Read more...]
Healthy snacks don't have to equal stuff that tastes like wallpaper paste. (Why do we use that saying? Have you ever tasted wallpaper paste? I'm pretty sure I haven't.) I adore food. I'm never gonna … [Read more...]
Oh, those tiny nubs on your tongue. They can create such pleasure. They can be so demanding. They can be so, well, stubborn. When you’re making switches to healthier foods, sometimes your taste buds … [Read more...]
We all are on an eternal quest for the ever-elusive motivation. Yes, it pops in here and there. But the damn thing never stays for long enough. You’ve got it! Crap, you’ve lost it again. That’s why … [Read more...]
Nutrition and how much you eat is an important part of being well. It doesn't have to involve torture, however. One of the easiest things to do is to make small changes that don't feel like sacrifice … [Read more...]
Lemons: One of my favorite healthy pantry (okay, refrigerator) staples. Well, I tried to keep them out on the counter ‘cuz, hey, they’re so darn pretty, but rock hard lemons got a little aggravating … [Read more...]