June 2009

Reading Into It: Our Daily Meds

June 24, 2009

I finished reading “Our Daily Meds” by Melody Petersen and I wanted to write about it, because this is a book that will stick with me for a long time. Petersen, a reporter for the New York Times, has written a book about the pharmaceutical industry, and how its marketing techniques have completely changed the [...]

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Feeling Nutty

June 23, 2009

Peanut butter is a necessity in most households. It’s cheap, easy, and it keeps for a while. And–duh!–it’s good for you and delicious! (It’s hard for me to avoid stopping writing and raiding my pantry to eat spoonful after spoonful.) When I studied abroad in the U.K., I packed my own peanut butter because they [...]

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Taste Testing: Haagen-Dazs Five

June 22, 2009

Since we’re on the subject of sugars today, let’s talk about some more sweet stuff: ice cream!! I like ice cream a lot, but I generally stay out of that aisle in the grocery store. It always seemed to me like having it in my freezer would lead me to downing a pint of Cherry [...]

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Shed Challenge: Cut Out Sweeteners This Week

June 22, 2009

Good morning! Happy Monday! I decided to start this week off with a challenge. It’s the second day of summer and summer is the time for trying new things. So…let’s talk about artificial sweeteners! Artificial sweeteners are chemicals that mimic the sweetness of sugar, without the calories. They come in many forms: aspartame (Equal, NutraSweet), [...]

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What I Like About You

June 21, 2009

Operation Nice is one of my favorite blogs! It’s just daily stories of random acts of kindness or ways to spread a little sunshine to others. It’s good to read when you need that warm and fuzzy feeling. The author recently posted a new assignment (yes, there are ways to be nicer assignments) to write [...]

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Healthy Weekend: Find a Farmers Market

June 19, 2009

I am sure you’ve heard that it’s great to shop at farmers markets, but perhaps you’ve never really known why. Farmers markets are a source of locally grown produce; by buying there, you can support smaller farms and support your local economy. Buying local produce also is a great way to reduce environmental waste–a tomato [...]

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$5 For Your Health: Notebook, Markers, and Gold Stars

June 19, 2009

Today’s cheap and healthy tip takes us to the school supplies aisle of your favorite store! It’s time to create a health journal. A health journal as an extremely helpful tool if you are trying to lose weight, maintain, or eat healthier. (Studies have shown that people who keep a food diary are more successful [...]

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Toss My Salad: Parmesan Cheese

June 18, 2009

Cheese is something people often cut when they are watching calories, and with good reason: certain types of cheeses can add nothing but saturated fat and extra calories to otherwise healthy fare. But sometimes, you’re just feeling cheesy. Meet your new BFF: Parmesan. I’m not talking about the stuff that shakes out the can. Go [...]

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Shed Kitchen: Apple, Sausage, and Sweet Potato Casserole

June 18, 2009

If you are craving sweet, creamy comfort food, this is the best recipe I’ve made in a long time! It was a great dinner for a rainy day like Wednesday. It fit my basic criteria for a perfect dinner: simple, healthy, colorful, delicious. (Sweet potatoes and apples are two of my favorite foods ever, so [...]

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Gee, No Thanks: Fox’s “More to Love”

June 17, 2009

Fox isn’t exactly known for its socially conscious programming, so their latest endeavor isn’t exactly surprising. This summer, you can tune into “More to Love,” which is basically The Bachelor, with plus-sized participants. According to the press release, “the unscripted series follows a single average guy with a big waist and an even bigger heart [...]

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