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Mindfulness Eating

Slow down! It can take up to 20 minutes for your stomach to signal to your brain that it’s full. Try putting your fork down after every couple of bites, an be sure yo actually chew your food (aim for … Continue reading

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Managing the holiday rollercoaster …Holiday Meals

Set aside assumptions about what the holidays and holiday meals “have to” look like. Always felt that stuffing AND sweet potatoes AND mashed potatoes AND dinner rolls was a bit much? Now’s your chance to scale back, especially if you … Continue reading

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Mindful Eating

Engage all five senses when you eat. Experts say the practice of mindfulness – being fully aware of your thoughts and feeling in a nonjudgmental way- can help lower your stress response, improve focus and cognition and fight pain. And … Continue reading

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Farmer’s Market

  If you read my cooking adventures or follow me on Instagram you know I am a lover and a shopper of my farmer’s market. The question I get asked often is “How do you know it’s ripe?” “How do … Continue reading

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Mr. Woogles

  Comical Explanation

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