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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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Talk about your oxymoronic titles…Healthy Comfort Foods, really? That’s like saying “an in-depth Disney movie” or “a horrible Pink Floyd song.” These things just aren’t possible. Well, I’m here to tell you that there are, in fact, healthy comfort foods out there (and one or …
It’s getting cooler outside and you know what that means…warm and yummy (and waist-expanding) comfort food! And since the best comfort foods involve sugar and apples, I bring you this week’s post. However, prior to revealing the recipes, as a former teacher, I feel the …
Perhaps the subtitle to this post should be, “By Preventing All in Attendance from Discussing Politics, Religion or anything COVID related.” Because, you know, that can lead to arguments, crying, yelling, the throwing of turkey and/or broccoli casserole, the disowning of family members and the …
Look, exercising on a consistent basis and eating properly are difficult tasks to maintain over the long term. We all need a little help in our attempt to stay healthy and reach our fitness goals and that help can come from friends and workout partners. …
Every October 1st, since 1977, has been designated World Vegetarian Day by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS). The NAVS states that it created World Vegetarian Day “…to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism.” And because “It brings awareness to the ethical, …
(And no, the first technique does not involve counting sheep). Most of us, at one time or another, suffer through temporary bouts of insomnia due to excessive stress and anxiety. And make no mistake, stress and anxiety are almost always the culprits of sleepless nights. …