A recent Wall Street Journal article links different personality traits to the likelihood of becoming obese. Being a mindless multitasker is one of them. This refers to the habit of eating while juggling other tasks, like watching TV, reading, etc. …

Excellent article in the NY Times about Dr. Preston Maring, and his recipe blog. But increasingly, his reputation and perpetual motion revolve around his conviction that in the health professions, the kitchen must become as crucial as the clinic. Food …

I eat 1/2 – 1 lb of green veggies with each lunch and dinner.  Steamed or nuked, with spices (and often hot sauce) and a TEAspoon of olive oil. This is one reason I try to avoid restaurants; it’s rare …

From an article in the British Medical Journal: Increasing the amount of green leafy vegetables in an individual’s diet could help to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. An increase of 1.15 servings a day was associated with a …

Pesticides have been associated with higher rates of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). This was found both in kids growing up on farms, as well as kids growing up in inner city homes with lots of use of insecticides. I usually eat …

For lunch today: 1 lb broccoli, 1 TEAspoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried onion, non-salt seasoning, basil 15 min in microwave (I know some of you object! – it’s quick) in covered bowl, which keeps moisture in. I’m not a …