If we could track and tally everyone’s inner musings, I’m guessing “I feel fat” would make the Top 10 Most Thought list, at least. Over and over I’ve heard average-sized women say it, women svelte as poles say it, women fit and buff as Wonder Woman say it. A true bummer because those three tyrannical words usually just make us feel panicky and bad…

Welcome to the first of what I hope will be regular Foodie Friday features.  Today, popcorn, a yummy way to get your afternoon crunch on without hitting the chip aisle! Popcorn is a whole-grain snack because it contains, well, the whole grain: germ, endosperm, and bran.  It’s rich in antioxidants, fiber, and B vitamins.  Eaten…

I generally eschew protein bars–too many calories for not enough nutrition or taste–but once in a while one comes along that dazzles me. About five minutes ago I unwrapped a bit of heaven–a Greens Plus Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Bar. Granted, heaven is easy to come by when chocolate and peanut butter mingle. But…

It’s a full-on, school’s canceled snow-day here in NYC. And if you’re anywhere in the snow-zone, you too are seeing scads of the fluff out your window (or in your face). Thought it’d be a great moment to hunt down some snow recipes. Here’s one site with a bunch of great-sounding snow ice-cream recipes made…

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