Month: November 2021

The Death of Black Friday?

The Death of Black Friday?

I have vivid teenaged memories of my mother, sister and their friends creating elaborate shopping plans for the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday. They would meet at our house and, surrounded by newspaper fliers that advertised incredible Black Friday deals, map out the 

Prebiotics and Probiotics

Prebiotics and Probiotics

The original title for this post was “Prebiotics vs Probiotics,” but it was changed when I realized that this is not a competition and they are not sports teams. This isn’t the Prebiotic Fiber Foods vs the Probiotic Protozoa in a game with playoff implications. 

Week Before Thanksgiving To-Do List

Week Before Thanksgiving To-Do List

In case you haven’t noticed, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Thursday, November 25th to be exact. Amazing how it just sneaks up on us every year. You look at the calendar and, “Holy crap, Thanksgiving’s next week!” Well, not to worry avid reader, we here 

Dieting vs. Lifestyle Changes

Dieting vs. Lifestyle Changes

Yes, there is a distinction and that distinction is based predominately upon longevity and severity? Is “severity” the correct word? Probably not, how about “personal  involvement” or “investment?” A diet implies a temporary adjustment to the amount and/or type of food consumed that ends once