February 6th, 2009
We can all chew our way to better health, one mouthful at a time. And given the chronic health problems and record levels of obesity in this country, I wish more people would join my slow chewing movement and adopt this habit. You can lose weight, feel more satisfied and enjoy your food more just
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February 21st, 2008
If you read last week’s post on the Ecstasy of Eating and listened to the audio tip of the week, you already know that the ecstasy of eating is all about creating total pleasure. I don’t know about you, but with the hectic pace that’s regularly part of my life, I have to make a
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February 15th, 2008
Given the pace of my busy schedule, I sometimes find myself rushing through my day, barely focusing on the eating experience. To really get pleasure from my food, I have to consciously slow down and tune in, becoming a mindful eater. But when I do, it’s simply fantastic. It’s a pleasure to relax when I
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January 9th, 2008
I have to be one of the slowest eaters around. Ever since I was little, it would take me what seemed like forever (at least to my family) to eat dinner. Things haven’t changed much as an adult — I still have a really slow pace but the beauty is that I really enjoy my
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November 3rd, 2006
Brown rice, with its sweet nutty flavor, provides four times the amount of insoluble fiber found in white rice because it is a whole grain that has not been stripped of its natural bran covering. It contains an impressive amount of vitamins and minerals such as concentrated B vitamins (which helps nervous systems and mental
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November 3rd, 2006
When it comes to increased health, it’s not just what we eat, but how we eat. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva break down food. But these days most of us rush through the whole eating experience, barely acknowledging what we’re putting in our
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