As we turn the corner into cooler days and nights, my body thinks it needs more carbs. My mind agrees. This is typical for me. Every year when the seasons change, I notice a slight increase in my potato, pasta, and bread consumption. (Gluten free and equally...
(The following article first appeared in the October 2018 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Online version If you’ve ever had a disturbing experience involving food and gastric upset, then you are no stranger to food trauma. This can show up in a...
This may come as quite a shocker. People in the health and fitness industry sometimes fall off the health and fitness wagon. Yep, it happens. Some “fall-offs” I’ve recently learned about: Several fitness instructors found themselves overindulging in wine during the Covid lockdown. Another fitness guru stopped...
Welcome to fall and an abundance of pumpkins, apples, and pears. These are just a few favorites that enjoy a big debut this time of year. The Great Pumpkin Pumpkin is packed with fiber and a multitude of nutrients that benefit your health—and no, I’m not referring...
Lately I’ve noticed that I have the need for more space—physically, mentally, digitally, and when it comes to my schedule. And no, I do not want a larger house. Recalling last week’s blog, I mentioned that our lives change when our habits change. The simplest way to...
We’re standing in the doorway of September. Summer days still linger, yet autumn is inching its way into our lives—and wardrobes. It’s one more variable we can add to our current list. (Don’t we have enough of them?) When my oldest son was a senior in high...
Yes, you read that correctly. Sometimes I eat my feelings. How about you? We feel sad, so we eat food that soothes us. We feel like celebrating, so we eat food that delights us. We are bored or lonely, so we eat chips. Sometimes a glass of...
(This recipe first appeared in the August 2020 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour 1/2...
(The following article first appeared in the August 2020 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Online version Most people I know are chocolate fans. Unfortunately, there are those who like the taste of chocolate, and it doesn’t like them. Allergies and sensitivities can...
Are You Ready? Or are you waiting for the perfect time to… …learn a new skill? …write the book? …eat better and feel great in your body? We often think that the timing must be perfect for...