If you’re like me, you grab at least two paper towels after washing your hands in a public restroom. One is rarely enough to do the trick… until I learned to Shake and Fold, thanks to Joe Smith on TED Talks. You can reduce paper towel waste in public restrooms by changing two simple behaviors [...]
Our country is not known for its moderation. No way. Television shows are extreme. Drinks are biggie sized. Mansions are mammoth. And food servings in restaurants are enough to serve a family of four. (Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but I’m American so I do everything in a big way, right?) Seriously, though, there is [...]
Raw. Vegan. Vegetarian. Low carb. High protein. Low fat. So many words. So many nutritional theories. So many recipes. Why doesn’t everyone agree? Why can’t I just eat what tastes good within my budget, and leave it at that? Why is food such a complicated topic? Living in America makes it complicated. We grow up [...]
Back in the 80′s, Christian leaders and secular therapists were skeptical of the “Inner Child” idea. Twenty-some years later, I’m not so eager to throw the baby out with the bath water. I think there’s some merit to “Inner Child” therapy. I think it has some Biblical moorings. Jesus loved children Jesus must have spent [...]
Before the summer sun became too intense, I slipped into my sneakers for a walk on Lake Russell Road. I caught a smell on the breeze; I smiled at the intoxicating scent of milkweed flowers and took another breath. All around me wildflowers were blooming in the fields. Along the roadside, the breeze and the [...]
Why is heart disease killing so many people in our country? It’s a question that professionals in the worlds of medicine, science, and insurance are researching ad nauseum. Their “answers” seem to gravitate toward advice of this nature: “Take this pill, get this surgery, and avoid red meat and butter.” Obviously I’ve simplified things tremendously. [...]
Do you remember the basic guidelines for a healthy meal? Picture a dinner plate. Divide it in half, then half again. Fill half your plate with veggies. Put some lean protein in one-quarter of the plate. Finish with a serving of whole grains. Drink some water. These guidelines come from Super Healthy Kids, a great [...]
This post is about confusion. I’ve started and stopped several times. I read a blog about Lazy Cakes that inspired me to comment on them, too, but I’ve never eaten one or seen one in real life or known anyone who has. All I can say is I’m concerned about a culture that needs to [...]
Your choices will change the world. This teabag label has been on my fridge for a long time. I think about these words every time I look for something to eat… and the thought comes to mind when I shop for food. There’s an equally powerful thought that I heard from a friend: Vote with [...]
Yesterday I listened to a webinar about what it will take to carry out the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. I wrote about it, urging you to take part in the process by commenting on a government website. My topic yesterday was flavored milk in the school menu. Today I’m thinking about free water [...]
