Once I put my sneakers on I’m about six feet tall, and have been this height since seventh grade. This made me taller than most of my teachers and all of my classmates, opening me up to non-stop commentary that tried to shrink me back down. So it tickles me to see that there’s now […]
A 14-year-old boy who had been described as a “fussy eater” recently made international headlines when doctors discovered that his apparent permanent blindness was caused by eating a solid diet of junk food. And while moms everywhere are nodding in a “told ya so” kind of way at their own kids, there are actually some […]
I remember the first time I ever bit into a Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Bite. I was staying for a few days at my best friend from college’s house.
Trying to lose weight can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. Almost everywhere you look there’s advice on how to successfully drop the pounds, However, in many cases the information presented is questionable or conflicting. And to make matters worse, there’s an abundance of specialized diets, many of them claiming to be the “magic bullet” […]
This past December, I decided to try the Whole30 plan. I had first heard of the program years ago, but never seriously considered trying it. I’ve always cared about health and fitness and since my late teens, I’ve worked out consistently five to six days per week (with occasional mandatory hiatuses like during my twin […]
I live in Los Angeles where almost every mom I know is on a diet. And not just any diet, either–a trendy diet! Keto, paleo, Whole 30 and especially intermittent fasting (ultra trendy) are the hot topics at every play date and girls’ night out. Even when we try to talk about books and politics, […]
Ditch the empty calories with these smart swaps.
According to a new study, 20 percent of children and teens are eating pizza on any given day.
With the start of school come hectic mornings, overflowing schedules, packed lunches and quick dinners. It’s hard to maintain a healthy diet through the busy fall and winter months, and dinner bears the brunt—unless you find clever ways to incorporate veggies into breakfast.
Most of us know that not all food is created equal. There are foods that are healthy and help our bodies in many ways.
