Tyson commits to providing nutritionally balanced school meals

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Next year is going to be the year of changes for many, including my son- he’ll be going to school all day, and having lunch at school for the first time.  As many parents are, I am concerned that the meals and options offered to school children in cafeterias are more healthy than not.  My Continue Reading …

I Am No Longer an Omnivore; Why I Don't Eat Meat

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I grew up eating meat like most Americans. I happily gobbled down my meatloaf and pork chops, never really thinking about the source of my food or the impact it could have on my body. I was a kid with a lot of allergies and milk was one. Now, I would be considered lactose intolerant. Continue Reading …

I’ll just have a salad.

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I hate dieting. I like FOOD. I do like salads, but I like my salads filled with stuff like…you know- FOOD.  Walnuts, a little crumbled cheese, some egg, grilled chicken, dressing…plus lots of veggies. I can’t do the “I’ll just have a salad” thing and eat a simple tiny salad with a few bits of Continue Reading …

Weight Loss on a Budget: The Simple Diet with Dr. James Anderson, a live chat on The Motherhood

The Simple Diet

I have some exciting news- I will be co-hosting a chat on The Motherhood on Thursday, January 19 afrom 1-1:30 PM EST.  I’m very excited about this book and diet program, because it works with folks on a budget…something most of us live by!!  I just ordered my copy from Amazon and will be reading Continue Reading …