Did you see any news reports of the annual Nathan’s Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest yet?  Here’s one, from New York Daily News. The champion was Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 26, who downed 54 hot dogs in 10 minutes!  He ate 9 more than his closest competitor. But “Jaws” wasn’t the big news, despite his…

Did you happen to catch the premiere of ABC Family’s “Huge?”  It’s pretty interesting: it’s a drama about teenage angst and social experimentation, the location is “Camp Victory” a fat camp.  This is one of the now many TV programs addressing the demographic of obese people.  “Huge,” however, is different.  It’s smart, meaty, well written…

Let’s celebrate independence!  Independence Day, or 4th of July is coming up in the U.S., celebrating our freedom from England.  Let’s also celebrate freedom from compulsive overeating, and freedom from fat!  Here is a great and delicious recipe for Independence Day.  It’s a recipe for 4th of July Cupcakes, low fat, lower sugar, and high…

This is a really tasty recipe that’s better, and healthier for you – but it doesn’t taste like “heath food.”  No way!  Try it, you’ll like it. Dr. Norris Chumley’s Better Berry Muffins Spray or coat two muffin tins with cooking oil. Pre-heat oven to 375. Mix together: 1 cup whole-wheat all-purpose flour (I like…

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