Let me say this upfront: I love sushi. It is on my Top 5 list of favorite foods; probably in the Top 3. So I was disappointed, to say the least, to discover that sushi rolls - as I like to enjoy them - are loaded with calories! Who knew? Standard sushi, in moderation, is not a terrible choice when you're dieting,... Read more
It's cold here in the Midwest. And by "cold," I mean that low temperatures are into the single digits. Ice pellets fell from the sky yesterday. ICE pellets!! I'm talking cold, people. C-O-L-D! When weather like this blankets your world, a salad - no matter how fresh - just won't cut it. I crave something... Read more
During my recent bout with the virus from you-know-where, I didn't feel much like exercising (I was sweating enough just sitting on the couch, coughing). Fortunately, exercise was not prescribed by the doctor. Instead, I got the usual "rest, take Tylenol and drink plenty of fluids" mandate. As the days progressed, I slowly... Read more
Is it, "Feed a cold, starve a fever?" Or the other way around? I can never keep it straight but I know one thing: being sick is NOT conducive to being on a diet. I experienced this first-hand right after the holidays and, let me tell you, when I'm feeling poorly, the LAST thing I want to do is much on a salad of healthy greens,... Read more