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Energy Drinks – which are best?

This is a great question, and the answer really depends on what you looking for.  However, with so many products out there, it is hard to decipher the ingredients against your actual needs.  Many product labels will tell you that you need ingredients that have not been scientifically researched to have any benefits and others […]

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Vegan, Vegetarian, Flexatarian, or _______atarian?

One summer a friend challenged me to try a vegan diet.  A vegan diet means no animal products (no meat, no dairy, and no eggs.)   After a good 3 month effort, I  retired from the vegan diet, and returned to a primarily plant-based diet with a mix of regular, soy and almond milk, my much-missed eggs, plus occasional fish, poultry and lean meats.   […]

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Eating Out of Control? Blame Eating, Not Food!

Today’s post is written by Karen Koenig, author of Outsmarting Overeating: Boost Your Life Skills, End Your Food Problems.  I was so impressed by this book that I have scheduled a group coaching tele-class on June 22nd based on its principles.  The tele-class will allow members to study the book together in a small, professionally facilitated, confidential environment.  Benefits include group […]

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Teaching Children to Bake and Cook

On a cold, windy day while starting to make banana bread, I heard a knock at the door.  It was my 6-year old neighbor Carter.  He wanted to practice putting on my indoor golf putting machine.  Of course.  When he found out I was making banana bread, he asked if he could help.  Very much “Of […]

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Repeal the Seal – Count Me In

You may have heard already about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics leadership being criticized for partnering with Kraft (i.e. taking their money) and putting a Kids Eat Right stamp on processed (i.e. not real) cheese. This has caught the attention of the Dairy Council, consumers, health professionals, and the media.  More than anyone, though, it has […]

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