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005 #Cheatyourwaytohealth?

Yesterday I saw an advertisement for a health food production company. Pictured on its delivery truck was what looked like a bitten Oreo with #cheatclean written underneath. In many situations we wish we could “have our [Oreo] and eat it too.” Wouldn’t it be nice? The Law of the Harvest—we harvest what we plant—still applies.Continue reading “005 #Cheatyourwaytohealth?”

004 Overcoming Stress-Eating

Not long ago while on a date with my wife we pleasantly conversed. Following a satisfying and nutritious meal I thought to bring up an important yet controversial topic in our marriage—a topic we have diametrically opposing viewpoints on. Yet, being in a safe and agreeable circumstance I thought we might venture… it did notContinue reading “004 Overcoming Stress-Eating”

003 French toast the most

Make nutritious taste good. Start with Great Value Honey wheat bread from Walmart—it’s flavorful, not dry, and made from 100% whole wheat flour. Batter it with a mixture of whipped eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl. pan-fried in olive oil (for a savory fare) or Canola oil (for a sweeter variation). Top withContinue reading “003 French toast the most”

002 Wake Up Clear-Minded and Energy-Filled

Enter the Zone (before bed) In his book Enter the Zone, Dr. Barry Sears, PhD advocates specific portions of fat, protein, and carbohydrate in a meal or snack. He calls each portion a “block”. A block of protein contains 7 grams of protein; a block of carbohydrate contains 9 grams of carbohydrates; a block ofContinue reading “002 Wake Up Clear-Minded and Energy-Filled”

001 Find your bowl

A bowl—both in design and size—can promote health. This is mine.I love the design and when I fill this bowl with a mixture of raisin bran and bran flakes topped with chopped apples and 2% milk it makes for a very satisfying and delicious breakfast. It takes the guesswork out of breakfast at least aContinue reading “001 Find your bowl”