Hmmm, can’t help but dip your hand into the candy bowl this Halloween? Go ahead, indulge; just remember, what goes on must come off! Most snack size candy bars have about 90 calories – Here are some fun (and funny?!) ways to burn some of those off while trick or treating (or just treating!). When […]
Archive for October, 2010
October 20th, 2010
Eating for a Healthy Liver
I was recently reading a NY Times online article about a woman describing the moment when her liver failed her, and not from alcoholism (what most of us tend to think of first), but from something completely different. One line in her story grabbed my attention and really had me thinking about how we don’t […]
Posted in Lifestyle 
Tags: fatty liver, healthy eating, liver awareness month, liver health, whole grains 
No Comments »October 11th, 2010
Roasted Acorn Squash Salad
Squash is synonymous with fall for me, and this dish – adapted from Lydia’s Family Table – has quickly become a favorite. You will love the way your house smells from the roasting squash, and the subtle, contrasting flavors will dance upon your tongue. Then, there’s the health benefits. Acorn squash – part of the […]
October 5th, 2010
Letting the Silence
I was going to post another recipe today but I’m going to talk instead about a recent struggle I’ve been going through and the power of silencing the “chatter.” There’s been a lot of chatter in my brain recently, especially last week – debilitating chatter. With the exception of nearly halting my forward progress, it’s […]
Posted in Fitness, Food Issues, Reflections Tags: emotional eating, mental chatter, silence, yoga 8 Comments »