This week I experimented with BJ Fogg’s “Super-fridge” idea. (Fogg authored the book Tiny Habits; “super-fridge” refers to once a week shopping, preparing, and stocking one’s fridge full of nutritious and delicious foods. One may eat as much as he/she wishes but only from the fridge.) This concept, tried in a small way, may significantlyContinue reading “012 Super-fridge, Revisited”
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011 Not If, But When
Do we eat on purpose or passively down what comes our way?
010 When you feel full, say it out loud—“I am full.”
At a work lunch two days ago a woman in my group filled her plate with Thanksgiving meal—turkey, ham, potatoes, etc.—enjoyed it, ate not fast/ not slowly, then at a point pronounced, “I am full.” Even though she still had food on her plate (and there was plenty more at the serving table) she hadContinue reading “010 When you feel full, say it out loud—“I am full.””
009 Where will it lead?
Dallin Oaks, a former university president, state Supreme Court Justice, now global church leader taught, “We make countless choices in life, some large and some seemingly small. Looking back, we can see what a great difference some of our choices made in our lives. We make better choices/decisions if we look at the alternatives andContinue reading “009 Where will it lead?”
008 Where Do Bread and Other Carbohydrates Fit In? Do this.
How do you choose your bread? Pasta? Cereal? Rice? The Whole Grains Council purports, “Studies show that eating whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases. While benefits are greatest with at least 3 servings daily, some studies show reduced risks from as little as one serving daily. The message:Continue reading “008 Where Do Bread and Other Carbohydrates Fit In? Do this.”
006 Eat more apples—without breaking a sweat
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, tells the story of learning to eat apples. He noticed he would buy apples and put them in his fridge’s crisper then forget about them. By the time he reached for one the lot had spoiled. So…next time he placed the apples in a large fruit bowl in aContinue reading “006 Eat more apples—without breaking a sweat”
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”
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