Ok, I do belong to a gym. Yet workouts are hard and I’m not a huge fan of sweat. But I do it because it is important for so many reasons. It helps osteoporosis and bone preservation. It is also can help delay the muscle loss that starts at age 30. Exercise burns calories, but more importantly it strengthens the hormonal communication that keeps a person feeling full and stops them from storing … [Read more...] about My Guide to Breaking a Sweat for the Uninspired
Extra, Extra! The Truth Exposed about Shocking Health Based Headlines!
So I was on Facebook this morning and a friend of mine posted a story about a report that shows that antioxidant supplements aren’t as protective as we think. This surprising report claims that supplements may actually increase your chance of cancer. I’ve seen this story all over the internet for about a month now. The post got a plethora of likes and a few snide remarks about the wasteful … [Read more...] about Extra, Extra! The Truth Exposed about Shocking Health Based Headlines!
Summer Iced Tea Spritzer
Ok, I spend a lot of time talking about food as nourishment which is all well and good. At the end of the day though, food isn’t just a conglomeration of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and fiber. In truth, food is a representation of our social customs and traditions. It marks certain occasions, comforts us in cold or hot weather and creates a space around which families often gather. Summer … [Read more...] about Summer Iced Tea Spritzer
A Plea for Rain, Hay and Plentiful Avocados in California
So it is raining here in Los Angeles. And when I say rain, I mean a very slight drizzle. But hey, my fellow Los Angelinos can attest, drizzle is for us what a downpour is to most other parts of the world. We see rain here so rarely that when it happens, it is often the top story on the news. Reporters will do man on the street interviews to discuss local resident’s experience of the treacherous … [Read more...] about A Plea for Rain, Hay and Plentiful Avocados in California
An Ode to Coffee (I Love You Despite Your Flaws)
Aah, coffee. How I love the smell of you. I know there are people who scatter satchels of potpourri around their houses. I would love satchels of coffee beans so I can be surrounded by coffee aroma at all times. One of my last waking thoughts at night is often of excitement over the next morning’s freshly brewed cup of coffee. Seriously, I am jealous as all hell at those who could be happy with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Coffee (I Love You Despite Your Flaws)
