Your problem (and solution) could be in your sleep
“Sleep when you’re dead” is a popular motto, especially among the young, but not getting enough sleep can drastically decrease your quality of life in myriad ways and sabotage any … Continue reading
Proprioception: Cultivating your Superpowers
Full disclosure here, folks: I first became interested in proprioception because it sounds like something you’s find in an X-Men comic book. And while the realities of proprioception may not … Continue reading
Tools of Success Vs Internal Agents of Defeat
I think this explanation of what helps form a good habit is excellent. There are many tools and tricks to help make forming good habits successful, and I tool I … Continue reading
When it comes to your family’s food, do you know who’s on your team?
What are your goals for feeding yourself and your family? Like pretty much everyone around the world, you probably want a few simple things: For the food to taste good … Continue reading
Two Steps to Great Tasting Frozen Vegetables
This time of year the selection of produce at the store can get a little monotonous. There are only so many sweet potatoes and beets I can eat. It can also … Continue reading
Vegan Hot Cocoa: Healthy Fats for a Cold Climate
“The metabolism of fats creates body heat, since they pack twice as many calories per gram as protein or carbohydrate, a high-fat diet helps maintain normal body temperatures better than … Continue reading
In Photos: Curried Adzuki Homefries and Berry Almond Butter French Toast
Rarely do I, or any chefs I know, cook from exact recipes at home unless we are trying something specific. Here’s my process making a tasty Saturday brunch this morning, … Continue reading
Montage in the Making: Getting Jill in Shape
Jill and I braved the extremely snowy Vermont weather today to get over to our neighborhood fitness and martial arts center, Combat Fitness! I sometimes supervise classes at Combat Fitness, … Continue reading
In Photos: Combat Fitness
Today Scott and I went to Combat Fitness to get started on my personal training. They offer classes on evenings and weekends, so we had the place to ourselves. A … Continue reading
Get your healthy fats, at Costco!
Low-fat or no-fat diets go in and out of style. I am of the belief that we need contributions from each of the six groups of nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, protein, … Continue reading