California Breakfast

The mystery writer Raymond Chandler, author of “The Big Sleep” and “The Long Goodbye”, famously extolled a “California breakfast” of orange juice and a cigarette. Of course, this was back in the bad old days when lighting up was...

Eat Your Veggies!

Kids don’t have that strong a relationship with vegetables. Kids will go through the motions, pushing broccoli spears and lima beans around their plates a few times, but few veggies reach the inside of a kid’s mouth.And yet, we want our kids to eat...

Being a Change Agent

Being a Change Agent For most of us, change happens slowly, if at all. But as the recent holiday season fades into the distance, many of us wish to be increasingly proactive this year and take real action on the numerous New Year’s resolutions that we made in...

An Apple a Day . . .

What is so good about an apple? Is it the color, ranging from ruby red to pale pink? Is it the crunch? The sweetness? Or is it, instead, a combination of all of these qualities, plus the natural goodness derived from the apple’s secret ingredients —...

Healthy Eating Tips for the Holiday Season

Healthy Eating for the Holiday Season It’s never easy to turn down a holiday treat. After all, special foods are the highlight of the holiday season for many of us. Fortunately, it’s possible to follow your healthy eating plan and even enjoy a few favorite...