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This post describes the results of month 2 in my diet experiment: to lose weight and improve my health using only the basic concepts of eating real f read more »
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One of the guiding principles of eating real food in moderation is the following: Eat the best you can afford, placing the value on the quality, not read more »
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Don't be a salad hater - try this recipe for great balsamic vinaigrette. This recipe is the regular weekly installment on cooking for good health at read more »
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This is a personal entry on coping with stress while trying to lose weight. read more »
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21 tips on how to enjoy soup to its greatest potential. In many cultures, soup fills a central role in daily life, and is often considered vital to g read more »
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Today’s recipe is a very satisfying variation on a classic tomato bisque. It is particularly well-suited for blustery late winter and early spring da read more »
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This post is a personal account of how advertising that is directed at children has a direct impact. Do companies who market food to children play a read more »
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Excerpt: "There are few more sumptuous things than a small bit of fresh, crusty baguette with butter, brie, or camembert, accompanied by a warm cup of coffee with cream." read more »
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When it came to oatmeal, I used to accept the glue-like powder in a coated paper pouch (nestled in a box) that, when mixed with water and stuck in a microwave for 2 minutes, can be scraped from the top of the microwave back into the bowl and called a close approximation of oatmeal. It is kind of li read more »
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I can't afford to eat better. I don't have time to cook. My eye hurts. All reasons we've used from time to time to avoid eating better. Here's a list you can use to put off changing your habits for longer, and maybe a few suggestions on how to try the opposite. First article in a two-part serie read more »
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Most of us who follow typical Western dietary practices buy a lot of well-preserved, packaged foods all at once, shopping once every couple of weeks in an effort to save time and money. This means that we typically buy foods that don’t spoil in the first few days. The question is, from a health per read more »
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This article outlines the principles I'm using to lose weight by eating real food in moderation - that includes eating things like butter, bread, meat, chocolate, ice cream, and fruits and vegetables. And its working - I've lost over 22 lbs so far without dieting. read more »
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A sister's close call in an automobile accident is a good reminder on taking responsibility for our actions, even when it comes to eating. read more »
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Personal entry on breaking through a weight loss plateau. read more »
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Using the techniques in this book, you can create artisan breads, desserts, and pizza dough in just 5 minutes a day. read more »
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