Guilty Pleasures
Have you ever noticed that children do not understand the concept of a guilty pleasure? Sunday afternoon found me in the bath tub after the completion of a daunting to-do […]
Tag Archives: food
Nourishment
In my former life, I viewed eating as a purely functional act. I was not concerned with the quality of food that entered my mouth, as long as it contained […]
Attitude
I’m often complemented on my positive attitude about everything that happened to me. It hasn’t always been that way. I was angry. Furious that the person I trusted most in […]
More, Please
My cat has developed a poor habit of late. She herds us towards her dishes and yowls incessantly, asking for more even though her bowls contain adequate amounts of food […]
Surrender
It is natural to resist. To struggle. To put up a fight. It is natural for us but that does not mean that it always helps us. I receive a […]
On the Menu: A Popeye-Endorsed Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake
Yup, that’s right. A vegan milkshake. Well, actually, a vegan protein shake that just happens to taste like my favorite flavor of ice cream. And, did I mention it contains […]
Balm Squad
There are times in our lives when even the biggest and strongest among us need to be soothed. We crave the warm embrace and soft folds of our childhoods. Since […]
On the Menu: Big Salad, Big Sun, and Chuck Palahniuk
It’s spring break! No Tupperware for me today! My initial (active) plans for today were scuttled by the protestations of my tummy, so I gave in to a day of […]
Chocolate and Willpower
According to a new study, those who eat chocolate tend to have a lower BMI. My guess is that it all comes down to willpower. You see, we only have […]
Intensity
A new study suggests that consuming intensely flavored, such as pungent cheeses or spicy foods can help you eat less. This principle is true with any sort of intensity, whether […]
