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A cool delicious drink, with plenty of vitamins,minerals, and not so many calories, carbs, or fat is the glorioussmoothie.  Surely you’ve had one. If not–you’re in for a majortreat–that won’t be self-destructive, either.You can make smoothies at home if you have a blender, food processor,or even an electric mixer.  (This is a recipe I featured…

A new nutrition campaign has arrived from the USDA with new food guidelines, including a replacement for the old USDA Food Guide Pyramid: an official new set of U.S. Dietary Guidelines.  It was unveiled on June 2nd – a colorful dinner plate divided into 4 sections with a side glass for dairy, along with revised…

There’s much talk about cellphones and a rare form of cancer, a brain tumor named glioma.  This cellphone and cancer concern has been recently prompted by the World Health Organization putting cellphones on a “possibly carcinogenic” list.  Is there cause for concern?  Let’s think about this rationally. A panel of highly respected scientists and physicians…

I had the pleasure and honor of delivering this past Sunday’s sermon at the Second Baptist Church in Bloomington, Indiana. At that wonderful service, the angelic choir sang “Yes, God is Able.” That got me thinking! Yes, God is always able, always. He has been there in my darkest hours, at 400 pounds. He was…

Spent a lot of time at our relative’s pool over the weekend, and it was really lovely. There was a lot of discussion abouut exercising and weight loss. I hated to be the bearer of news that didn’t jibe with my family’s dreams. While doing laps in the pool, I contemplated what I have learned…

If you are in the U.S., we’re celebrating and honoring those who are not here with us.  The holiday was originally set to honor those dead from war and battles, but I like to remember everyone who has passed.  I also like to remember to take care of myself so that I will have a…

I recommend that you spend time with your family, if not today, then very soon. Even though you’re busy, you surely need human contact and connection. Family, though sometimes dramatic and challenging, is an immediate point of understanding and common experience. Remember, we don’t live forever, and friends can come and go, but your family…

This Memorial Day, and every day, let us honor our ancestors, our fallen soldiers, and our long line of spiritual mothers and fathers. Let us honor them by seeing God in them, and in taking good care of ourselves. A Memorial Day is a day of memory; the continuance of love everlasting. We have been…

This coming weekend, in the US, it’s Memorial Day. You may have plans already, but just in case — have you thought about doing something a little different? How about a little mini-trip to a place you have never been to, or haven’t been to for a long time. Somewhere only a short distance away,…

As the days go by, and I get healthier and healthier, I realize that I am getting more in touch with and connected to my body. You can too. As I’ve lost weight and been maintaining it for a long time, I’m more sensitive to my body’s needs. Such as when I need to eat…
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