One of the best parts of being married is that I have doubled my brain capacity. My memory has significantly improved and I am much more attentive to things around me. This is true in spite of the fact that I seem to get more spaced out and flaky with every passing year. It’s as if the brain cells are falling out with my hair. More and more I find myself in a room wondering how and why I was there. Continue reading “My Wife’s Wisdom”
Chana’s Recipe Picks: Quinoa with Zucchini and Spiced Skillet Chicken
Source: joyofkosher.com
Calories per Serving – 473; Carbs – 51g; Fat – 18g
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Pay Attention!!
The other day I sat down at the table and stared down at a plate that, based on the presence of crumbs, I can only assume very recently had food on it. I don’t remember eating, but the plate seemed to argue otherwise. I suppose I had been so hungry that I scarfed down the entire plate without even being aware of what I was doing. I was then faced with an empty plate and (what felt like) an empty stomach. Continue reading “Pay Attention!!”
Recipe of the week: Mexican Mango Chicken
248 calories per serving
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How They Manipulate You…
As I have become more and more interested in the science and medicine of weight loss I have become more aware of the relationship between us (the consumers) and the food industry. I have become especially aware of how packaging and marketing so subtly and successfully manipulates our subconscious to buy (and eat) more of what they’re pushing. I wanted to take this opportunity to make you aware of some of how the food industry is manipulating your subconscious and controlling your decisions. My goal is to help you make more informed and healthier decisions. Continue reading “How They Manipulate You…”
Chana’s Favorite Recipes: Mango and Watermelon Salad
115 calories per serving • 28g carbs • 1g fat • 2g protein
This is a wonderful summer salad that is great served as a side with just about anything that is grilled.
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Are You Pouring on the Pounds?
Mayor Michael Bloomberg made headlines recently with a proposal to ban sugar-laden soft drinks larger than 16 oz in the city of New York. There was, of course, the obligatory verbal diarrhea from the 24-hour cable news networks in response but all the chatter seemed to miss the point. The media kept focusing on the politics of the issue while missing an opportunity to educate their viewership on a very crucial point. Continue reading “Are You Pouring on the Pounds?”
Chana’s Favorite Recipes – Coconut Chicken Salad
We at the WLCR are committed to help you with your personal healthy living journal. Along these lines, we are continuing our (hopefully) weekly series of Chana’s favorite recipes. Chana is queen of the kitchen and scours the world (wide web) looking for yummy and healthy recipes. All of the recipes in this series have been tested and found to be worthy of the title ‘favorite recipe’. If you have any suggestions for great recipes that you have tried, please add them as a comment to the posts. Continue reading “Chana’s Favorite Recipes – Coconut Chicken Salad”
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