Conviction becomes perceived reality. Two people can look at the same set of hard facts or have the same experience, and come away with two completely different stories on what it meant or what happened. Studies have shown that presenting hard data contradicting a firmly held belief just further entrenches whatever idea that person holds dear […]

If you had told me as a kid that I would prefer roasted brussels sprouts to a Big Mac in adulthood, I would have thought you mad, or such a liar that you were destined to be a member of congress or CEO of a major energy corporation. Growing up, the thought of wilted, lifeless, […]

Enchiladas…what’s not to love? Well, except for the leftovers where the processed white flour tortillas soak up all the sauce and turn into a soggy, kindergarten paste consistency that leaves you feeling like a lead brick is sitting in your stomach. But, besides that…it’s fine. Or, you can pay $20 for one serving at a […]

I spend so much time in the kitchen cooking for Thanksgiving that I can’t bring myself to write an article about a recipe today. I’m sure many of you need a break from thinking about measuring out ingredients or bake times or what size pan to use and blah blah blah. The one thing I will […]

Lunch needs to be quick and easy most of the time. Those two things normally mean pushing the nutrition virgin into the volcano. Do you really have to sacrifice health for time? No, you don’t.  With a bit of planning and anticipation, you can keep some basic healthy ingredients on hand that will allow you […]