Monthly Archive: January 2013

Peanut Butter and Banana Omelet I

Peanut Butter and Banana Omelet I

I hope you have a jar of peanut butter nearby. Over 4 years ago, I awoke and ventured to the kitchen to make some oatmeal. Along my way, I remembered there were some eggs...

Fat Flush Water

Fat Flush Water

This drink was featured on The Biggest Loser along with other weight loss tips. You should drink at least three 8 oz glasses per day, they say the longer it sits, the better it...

32 ways to make running easier

32 ways to make running easier

1. Start slow. This one’s basic, and it works every time. Ease into your runs and pick up the pace only when you feel warmed up. Johnny Kelley, who completed 58 Boston Marathons and...

Ode to Oats – It’s Oatmeal Month

Ode to Oats – It’s Oatmeal Month

It’s Oatmeal Month, a time to savor the earthy warmth of this fiber–rich porridge. But while families have been serving up the Goldilocks favorite for centuries, only recently has this hearty breakfast choice been...

My Oh My Omega – a right–fat diet

My Oh My Omega – a right–fat diet

Recent science suggests health benefits come not from a low–fat diet, but a right–fat diet. Omega–3 fatty acids have been found to lower cancer risk, reduce depression, and boost brain development. But which source...

Colorless Health II

Colorless Health II

Health experts recommend adding color to your plate — deep greens, vibrant reds, golden yellows — to reap the benefits of the nutrient–dense fruit and veggie rainbow. But don’t let neutral hues found in...

Scan Size-Up I

Scan Size-Up I

Advances in medical technology are credited with early disease detection — which means higher survival rates and better prognoses. But are some diagnostic tools causing the illnesses they aim to expose? According to findings...

What is your acne telling you?

What is your acne telling you?

I always knew that the once-monthly spots that overtook my chin were the result of not-so-stable hormones. However, when my dermatologist took one look at the sudden outcrop of angry zits on my nose...

Mind Matter – your mind requires engagement

Mind Matter – your mind requires engagement

Just as your body needs physical stimulation to stay fit, your mind requires engagement to maintain edge. Activate your neural center with fun activities that flex your brain. Tax your cerebral connections. Try Bingo....