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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October 22nd, 2008
Have you ever been caught eating while driving?
You know, wolfing down your lunch while weaving through traffic, rushing to get to an appointment and hoping the mustard doesn’t squirt onto your jacket, only to be foiled when the phone rings. Honestly, how can anyone hold a burger in one hand (which if you’ve gotten from
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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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November 20th, 2007
I remember last year’s Thanksgiving dinner like it was yesterday. It was a cool and dreary day outside, yet so cozy inside. It was a celebration with family and friends. We cooked all day and the aromas wafting through the house were simply tantalizing. And the food…delicious. So I ate and ate and ate…to the point
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October 1st, 2007
Ever notice what happens to your breathing when you’re stressed, under pressure or worried? If you’re like most of us, you probably become a shallow breather. Just the opposite of babies who intuitively breathe deeply, we tend to breathe from our upper chest instead of filling our bellies and expanding our diaphragms.
Why do so many
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February 4th, 2007
Beans, or more accurately legumes, including peas and lentils, are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Beans are found in most traditional cultures as a staple food, offering grounding and strengthening properties that can enhance endurance. They offer a highly usable, highly absorbable source of calcium for the body. A very inexpensive source of high
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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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