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...As April comes to a close, the summer season is fast approaching which means warm weather, sweet drinks, pool parties and barbecues! So you might also be thinking “how I’m going to manage...

...Many of us feel the urge to snack most days, especially after lunch and before dinner, when energy levels tend to dip. Before you reach for your snack, drink a...

...I recently visited Detroit, Michigan’s Eastern Market with my family. Eastern Market is well known for being one of the largest historic farmer’s markets in the country.  Visiting a farmer’s...

...Does clutter lead to overeating? Maybe, especially if you’re feeling out of control or stressed out. A study was recently published in the journal Environment and Behavior that suggests a...

...Wow—the first day of spring is already here, and I’m wondering if you remember my “sage” advice on making New Year’s resolutions? My specific recommendation was to spend early 2016...

...I was watching this video in which a doctor rants (pretty much) about how people give him grief for not having breakfast. He declares “Don’t judge when it comes to what others...

...I recently heard an interview in which the researcher said that children who grew up in homes where values were emphasized over rules were more original thinkers. This got me...

...I am 39 years old. I have never had a child. The thought of having a child, aside from some warm, fuzzy afterthought, has never much crossed my mind. But…...

...Ever heard of a “Blue Zone”? What if I told you that learning about it could help you live longer and better, and that you wouldn’t even have to start pumping...

...When you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, carbohydrates are often a topic of contention and a hot topic among the many type 2 diabetes community members. I have been inspired by...

...Tonight I will be attending dinner with my significant other, and his best friend. I have been planning for this time, and so I have scheduled meals and carbohydrates through...

...Does anyone remember this catchy jingle, “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup!”? For many of us, having a cup of coffee in the morning is...

...Dear _______, I’m sorry. Learning that you have type 2 diabetes is simply awful. I know, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed over 10 years ago and I can still...

...Okay cowboy, how are those 2016 resolutions going? Have you lost any weight (and kept it off)? Have you successfully quit smoking? Have there been any holes punched in that...

...I freaking love the microwave. For one thing, it makes all my food – because if you know me, you know I don’t cook. Also, it’s soooo much easier to...

...You probably have goal setting on your mind right now, since the New Year is right around the corner. I think it's a fabulous time to think about what you want to...