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Significant pesticide residues were found on fruits and vegetables in a recent study conducted by the Chicago Tribune and the USDA. Perhaps as many as 1/3 of our produce in America contains lots of residual pesticides!  Here’s a list of them, at ABC News.com. Not to worry, though, it’s also reported that you can wash…

When planning your day, make sure to keep it simple. Don’t try to do too many things, eat too much, or forget to include some joyful activity. Remember your “Joy of Weight Loss” food plan. Pick foods that you will enjoy and remember to treat yourself to a whole day of moderate, balanced eating from…

How would your life be different if you were able to lose 10, 20, 50 or 100 pounds?  I’m sure you’ve thought about that a lot, but I believe it’s a good idea to “keep it fresh” as they say in 12 Step programs. Today, I’ve gleaned a few sentences from recent comments you and…

Last night our son Jack, master barbecue chef in his own right, tried an experiment. It turned out to be really delicious. Chicken parts-thighs, drumsticks, breasts, etc. 1 lemon, juiced and squeezed on the chickenDry spice rub: cayenne pepper, turmeric, onion powder, salt, fresh-ground pepper Grill on an outdoor barbecue or indoor oven broiler slowly…

What is the main thought that keeps running through your mind?  Is it positive and helpful?  You know you can change it if you need to. God gives us the power of free will and free thinking. If you think:  “I am fat. I cannot change.” Try: “I am better and better. I can with…

Do you ever feel anxious or depressed? If so, how do you help yourself feel better? If you’re like I once was, you may eat to feel better. I used to douse my troubles in food. Some people use alcohol or drugs to change their mood, others disappear into sex, work, isolation, or “vegging-out” on…

I really like what FouFou wrote in her comment this week, in response to my “Fat and What is Behind it” article. Here it is: “Physical, emotional and spiritual is the guide to us those who are seeking to loose weight. I find it sometimes very hard to put up with emotional issues that makes…

Before you eat, ask yourself, “How truly hungry am I?” Then put your hunger on a scale from 1 to 5.  This can help you become conscious of the link between your mind, body, and your eating habits. Five is super starving. One is not hungry at all, or already full. Three is average. If…

It just plain hurts to watch “More to Love,” the new TV series about plus-sized contestants.  I think I figured it out, though, it’s because the show’s a macrocosm of all that went wrong with America. It’s largely (pardon the pun) about envy.  The contestants are envious of the slightest hint or subtle nuance that…

Here’s a video I made, with a recipe for a healthy breakfast. Please comment — and important — PLEASE TELL ME AND BELIEFNET IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS!!  Comment below! Here’s to YOUR healthy day.And please sign up to follow me all day long on Twitter by clicking this line!
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