Food cravings are every dieters nightmare. There are very few times that you will be on a diet and not be tempted at least a little bit by the foods that you see and memories of fatting foods that just drift into your mind from nowhere. I had a craving for greasy fish and chips from the beach after … [Read more...] about Stopping food cravings
How to Choose Milk
Got milk? Yes! Confusingly many different kinds, in fact, from organic to omega-3-fortified. Though we're drinking less milk than 30 years ago — women down about 19 gallons per year, mostly in cereal — it's still an ideal way to get your calcium: One glass packs a quarter of the daily … [Read more...] about How to Choose Milk
Biggest Loser Back in January
Biggest Loser Season 14 is back on In January with two back to back episodes on January 6th and 7th. And there are a bunch of changes with Jillian Micheals coming back and heavy kids on the show this time. I am sure the show will make people think about how they are feeding kids and what they are … [Read more...] about Biggest Loser Back in January
Crossmatch Day
My daughter and I went to the hospital today for blood tests. Not an uncommon occurance for my daughter who gets tested monthly but I don't have quite as much experience. But today is a special day for us. My daughters kidneys have been stable at 27-30% GFR for the last couple months but we … [Read more...] about Crossmatch Day
Early Flu Season Already Started
Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade -- and it could be a bad one. Health officials on Monday said suspected flu cases have jumped in five Southern states, and the primary strain circulating tends to make people sicker than other types. It is particularly hard on … [Read more...] about Early Flu Season Already Started
