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I read an interesting tidbit in an article about holiday shopping this weekend. According to Darren Dahl, a professor of applied marketing research, when people feel insecure, they tend to buy more. The author then suggested not wearing comfy sweatpants to shop in, but dress up a little bit to boost your confidence. This makes perfect ...Read More...
Yesterday was a particularly stressful day for me, a perfect storm of many things not going as I thought they might. The ever-present, underlying current of "Will I get cancer again?" was joined by a full afternoon of cardiac testing (including the aptly-named 'stress test') to ferret out the cause of the palpitations I'm experiencing. ...Read More...
One of our main sources of sugar and sugar-like substances is soda, both regular and diet. Neither one is something I recommend as a regular part of your diet, for a few reasons: Regular soda is full of completely empty calories. One 12-ounce can of regular soda contains about 150 calories, and no nutritional value. Cutting out ...Read More...
Just a few days ago, I was running on the track at the high school. There were several of us in various states of fitness, all making the effort to be our healthiest selves. One other woman, who was a little ahead of me, appeared to be eating something. I've never seen anyone bring a ...Read More...
We're wrapping up a month of Super Hero Foods (check out previous postings here , here , here, and also here). This week, we focus on the good things that come in small packages: seeds You've probably heard about flax seeds and their health benefits: they're high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, making them important ...Read More...
We've been eating Super Hero Foods all month. Time for a drink! Our drink of choice? Tea. Health Benefits We love tea for its antioxidant super powers. Tea contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that have the ability to destroy cell-damaging free radicals. The potential for tea to be an effective player in the fight against cancer, heart disease, ...Read More...
Today I read a real eye-opening article on how being too nice can make you weigh too much. My favorite line is "No is a complete sentence." This lesson came, as so many great lessons do, just at the right time. As I transition from cancer patient to cancer survivor, I'm struggling to keep a ...Read More...
July is Super Hero Food Month! We introduced the topic last time with the crucifer family members (read all about them here). This time, we're making a splash with some super heroes that come from the sea. Yes, we’re talking about seaweed. Stay with me. Sea vegetables are incredibly nutritious foods, some of which you probably ...Read More...
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