Done right, snacks can fill in nutritional gaps, help keep your blood sugar steady, and quell cravings. Experts say you should eat every few hours, which for me means that I need a bite to eat in the late afternoon…
Lent and the Art of Fasting
Personal revival occurs because fasting is an act of humility—Bill Bright I like the season of Lent as much as I like the season of Advent—both are full of hope and expectation, and the promise of good things to come.…
Reward Yourself
I read a lot of magazines in my line of work, and a suggestion I’ve read over and over again is that when faced with a large goal, your best plan of attack is to identify smaller, realistic steps that…
Groundhog Day
Good old Punxsutawney Phil will make his annual appearance on Thursday, and while I’m usually ready to burst into tears if he sees his shadow (indicating that winter weather will continue for six more weeks), this year we’ve had a…
Do Celebrities Make Good Health Role Models?
My answer: It depends. Obviously, there are plenty of celebrities who engage in all manner of self-destructive behaviors—ranging from addiction problems to extreme diets—that you would never want to emulate. But there are also a whole slew of celebrities who…
Paula Deen’s Diabetes Diagnosis
First, is anyone really surprised by Paula Deen’s revelation that she has type 2 diabetes? Assuming she eats what she cooks, the woman has been courting disaster for years. That said, she is charming, gracious, smart, and hilarious, and I…
Meatless Meal Ideas
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat more healthfully, a great way to start is to make at least one of your meals each week without meat. In my book, I talk about the anti-aging benefits of…
It’s a New Year: To Resolve or Not to Resolve?
I have mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions. On one hand, the changing of the calendar represents a fresh start, a chance to evaluate the last year and refocus on what really matters to you going forward. (Being careful, of…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…to Give
‘Tis the season of giving! Besides getting Christmas presents for our friends and loved ones, my husband and I look forward to donating money to some of our favorite charities at this time of year. It can feel a little…
Being Spontaneous
As much as I firmly believe all the research and tips in my book, I have to admit that I wasn’t too thrilled about some of them. For instance, I am a creature of habit, so I was dismayed to…
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