'Healthy Lifestyle'

Now here’s a clinical trial that I could really get excited about:
Researchers at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, want to test whether a natural compound in cocoa could cut the risk of heart disease of women who have diabetes.
How sweet is that?
A Belgian confectionist has created the special chocolate bar containing high [more...]

Here’s a midweek update since I didn’t rewind last week. I am still at 11 pounds. I’m not complaining; I’m maintaining.
Last week I started a boot camp type exercise class two times a week. The first night I thought I was going to die. I wanted to die.
I have not done crunches or the old [more...]

The sixth annual vegan pie party happens Sunday April 27. The event benefits Earth First! Journal.
There will be over 200 different pies to tempt your palate whether you’re a carnivore or a vegan. For people weight watching there will be sugar free pies and even for celiacs, gluten-free pies.
The pies the limit! 
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Food has long been associated with American holidays. Cookouts for July 4th. Turkey (or tofurkey) for Thanksgiving Day.  Why not local and organic food for Earth Day?
National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA), a business services cooperative representing 110 food co-ops nationwide, suggests that people celebrate Earth Day by making local and organic foods a part of their day.
Here [more...]

I don’t think I posted for a few weeks. There is so much clutter in this brain and on my desk that I’m lucky I remember what day it is.
As I was about to shut off the computer, I remembered so rather than cop out — I’m posting.
I have still lost 11 pounds!
I’m not complaining. [more...]