Brian Wansink's new book, Mindless Eating, is due out in a few days. The Cornell professor has conducted fascinating experiments looking our how much we eat, and why most of us seem to be eating way more than we need.
His conclusions are fascinating, and they speak to the large topic of mindlessness. For example, moviegoers in Chicago were given buckets of 5-day-old popcorn to eat as they entered the theater. Those given large buckets ended up eating 53% more stale popcorn than those with smaller buckets. And they didn't even enjoy it! Keep Reading…
Here's a quick and simple granola recipe that lasts a long time in the cupboard without requiring refrigeration. It serves 4-8, depending on how hungry they are!
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Here's a video demo of a blender smoothie with fruit that even my son Elan will enjoy (I just tell him it's a frozen dessert)!
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Do you let your kids…
- Smoke cigarettes?
- Ride in the front seat of a car without a seatbelt?
- Ride a bike without a helmet?
- Accept rides and candy from strangers?
- Drink vodka?
- Cross the street without looking?
Probably not. Because we know these things are harmful or risky. And we're willing to put up with a little complaining – or even a serious battle – to make sure we're doing the right things for our kids. Keep Reading…
A friend of mine recently complained about his weight gain, and his poor food choices. "I know what I should eat, but I eat foods that aren't good for me anyway. Even when I'm full, I still want to eat more. Even when I'm uncomfortably full, I still want dessert."
I suggested that he was stress eating: using food not for body fuel but for emotional distraction. He immediately agreed, but noted that he was too busy to meditate. "Why not meditate on your food?" I asked.
So he's going to try it. And so you can try it too, I've written down a short, simple meditation you can print and read before your next meal. I guarantee if you eat mindfully, you'll eat less, and you'll eat foods that serve you more than not. To listen to this meditation, click here. Keep Reading…
Q: What do you think about the "Ph Miracle" diet and the connection between an overly acidic bloodstream and health ailments? Do you recommend supplements to maintain a healthy Ph balance? Keep Reading…
Q: I have a really sweet tooth and find myself craving candy bars and other sugary foods. I know I should be snacking on carrot sticks and celery, but sometimes I just go to town on whatever sweets we happen to have in the house. What should I do? Keep Reading…
Q: OK, Mr. Eat Healthy Smarty Pants, what do you eat?
A: I'll give you the past 24 hours: Keep Reading…
Q: I know I should eat until I'm satisfied, not until my plate is empty. But I find it hard to stop eating before I'm completely full. Why is it so hard to "eat less" and "control my portion size"? Keep Reading…
A blender smoothie with vegetables and fruit that tastes a heck of a lot better than it looks. Peter and Howie provide plenty of back and forth that some would even call "comedic." Keep Reading…