Monthly Archives: September 2015
Talking Heads: Listening to Your Inner Voice (Recipe: Blueberry and Peach Coffee Cake)
A’s mom sent me this article titled “Talking Heads: What happens when scientists try to eavesdrop on the inner voice?” from Discover Magazine by Cassandra Willyard. It was really interesting. This is how it started (I’m sure you’ll be able to … Continue reading
Give Your Brain a Workout (Recipe: Ina’s Blondies)
Moving your body is one of the best things you can do for your brain. When you exercise, your heart pumps oxygen and nutrients to your brain cells, and your body produces chemicals that stimulate the brain cells to sprout … Continue reading
11 Things Every Type A Person Wants You to Know
I read this article on the 11 things every Type A person wants you to know. I consider myself Type A, so here goes: We’re not impatient, just efficient. I completely agree. Although, A swears he is going to make me more … Continue reading
23 of 25 States with Highest Rates of Obesity are in the South and Midwest (Recipe: Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Spinach Quesadilla)
You’re probably thinking, “I could have guessed that.” The report is The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) (formerly known as the F as in … Continue reading
Three Baths for Envy (Recipe: Carrot Cake Cupcakes)
So, my bestie Sam visited me from Houston this weekend! (And to visit A and the girls.) It was so wonderful to see her. We had the best time. But I don’t think she was ready for our excitement Friday … Continue reading
Quick Book Review: Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas Friedman (Recipe: Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing)
Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas Friedman. I just finished reading this book. I’m a little bit of a dork, I know. This book explains the crises of destabilizing climate change and rising competition for energy. Friedman calls for all of … Continue reading
Porta-Potties: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know (Recipe: Parmesan Herb Baked Turbot)
We have all used one. Some of us more than others. Runners use them a lot. And there is usually a long line. How long, on average, does it take people to use a porta-potty? 1:15 – 1:30 is the … Continue reading
Eat Your Leafy Greens + My Trip to Blacksburg! (Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Crusted Peanut Butter Pie)
Apparently, eating your leafy greens can help you stay mentally sharp. Leafy greens = spinach, kale, collards, etc. A new study has shown that older people whose diets included just one or two servings of these vegetables per day had … Continue reading
Menu Labeling Guidelines Released (Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti)
Back in July, FDA conceded that chain restaurants and other establishments needed more time to comply with the December 2015 menu labeling deadline and agreed to a one-year delay for businesses to post calorie disclosures. Chain establishments, such as bakeries, cafeterias, convenience stores, … Continue reading
NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (Recipe: Joy of Cooking Pancakes!)
Some fascinating research has been done on the subject of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)—the calories we burn during those waking hours when we are moving but not officially exercising. Some of the more interesting studies, discussed in a 2013 article … Continue reading
Oven Lovin' Runnin' 