When was the last time you had a good belly laugh? You know the kind I mean. If you were drinking milk, it probably would have come shooting out of your nose causing even more extreme fits of laughter. It is true that laughter is...
We've made it through the winter, some of us by the skin of our teeth, but it's not time to celebrate just yet. If you're like me, you've taken comfort in the fact that you've been able to hide behind a big old winter coat...
You know who is coming to visit soon, right? No, not your Aunt Margie again. It's that awful bunny with plans to destroy your diet with all of his tasty treats. And he couldn't come at a worse time! Less than two months before your...
PANCAKES? FOR BREAKFAST? Obviously, this is not my first choice as a high energy breakfast; but they sure can be tempting. On my last trip to Hawaii, we went out to breakfast and I saw macadamia nut pancakes on the menu and really wanted them! However,...
You know the drill. It’s a new year and you vowed to give up sugar, carbs or alcohol. You decide to book a night out with your friends after work. You arrive at the restaurant starving and you order a glass of wine. It hits...
Last week I started a two part series on snacking. Have you noticed the "hangry" phenomenon in your household this week? It's important to understand that "snacking" is no longer something that's frowned upon as long as it's GOOD snacking. Good Snacking (Pros): 1. Takes the edge off...
Do you or your kids get grouchy when they go too long between meals? Well, it turns out there may be a scientific reason behind this phenomenon called feeling "hangry" (so hungry that you become angry). I've got some good news for you. You can...
Hmmm, let me guess: You want to lose weight in 2015. Well, you’re in good company. Weight loss or improving health is not only the number one New Year resolution, it's the number one focus when the weather starts to break. Snow starts to melt,...
Because I travel frequently, I must be resourceful to stay healthy. The night before a trip, I pack my favorite healthy snacks, and I never get caught off guard. Well, almost never. Last week was a bit of a whirlwind and I was rushing to pack....
“One lives in the hope of becoming a memory.” That’s a nice quote from Antonio Porchia, but what happens when we start forgetting? As we get older, many people find that their memories aren't as reliable as they once were – and I’m no exception....