Sep 29, 2009 | Better Health
Tweet Language is important. Political strategists say those who own the language run the show. So far the food industry has been running the show when it comes to confusing the American public on what to eat. They play games with words like “natural”or...
Sep 15, 2009 | Better Health
Tweet As a food educator, I consider sleep to be an important nutrient, as vital to your health as health supportive food is. As a parent, I’ve decided to say “no” to sleepovers until the end of the school year. Here’s why:Yesterday, my...
Sep 13, 2009 | Better Health
Tweet Yesterday, my hubby came down with something that could be considered the flu. Sudden onset, body aches and pains, chest pain, dry cough. It sidelined him to the couch and will probably keep him home from work for a few days. Is it the famous piggy flu? Or just...
Sep 11, 2009 | Better Health
Tweet The NY Times recently reported about a new food labeling system “Smart Choices” that will help consumers figure out what foods are better choices in the supermarket. Froot Loops, a smart choice? This one really takes the cake!The president of the...
Sep 10, 2009 | Better Health
Tweet Last night, I didn’t just listen to one brilliant speech on healthcare, I enjoyed two! I attended a talk by Andrew Weil, MD at the 92nd St Y. After watching the first 15 minutes of President Obama’s healthcare speech, Dr. Weil launched into his...
