The main tenet of my eating philosophy that I’ve practiced for the last eight years is to avoid as much pre-processed foods as possible.  That has to be taken with a common sense approach.   Unless you are only eating fruits and vegetables you grow yourself, and livestock or wild game that you raise, almost all foods that […]

Recently I found a favorite tv show from my childhood streaming on Amazon…the one and only Fall Guy.  I loved this show as a kid.  I loved the song, the truck, the action, and Heather Thomas didn’t hurt my interest at all.  After watching the pilot again with adult eyes, I implore any of you with […]

Way back in the day, I had a book of the Top Ten lists that David Letterman would do on his late show.  It’s been more years than I would care to think about since I’ve seen that book, but there are a few of those lists that stick in my memory.    One was […]

Avocados are pretty amazing.  It’s like a tree saw a chicken lay an egg and then said “Hold my beer and watch this.”  Avocados are the eggs of the fruit world for all their versatility and nutritional value.  I am equally saddened and amazed when people say they don’t like avocados.  The reasons range from the color […]

A common theme I keep trying to stress in this article series is to prioritize lean protein in your diet.  It’s crucial for controlling hunger, building and maintaining muscle, and just general overall health.    Women in particular seem to be lacking in getting adequate protein throughout the day.  It might be down to the […]