While spending a weekend in Great Barrington, Massachusetts back in October, I was introduced to a a new libation. While lunching at Railroad Street, my friend Lesleysuggested I try some of her raspberry beer. Served in a decorative flute glass, the flavor said "raspberry champagne" even though the label clearly called it a lambic beer. It was wonderful! Upon returning to … [Read more...] about Cheers!
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Where are They Now?
Exhausted and pre-occupied this past Wednesday night, I only watched half of the Biggest Loser special and the half I did watch, I only saw parts of. Thankfully, those of us with DVRs no longer have to miss anything on tv, ever, so yesterday I watched from start to finish. One thing that was clear right away, was how much heavier the contestants have gotten each season. It … [Read more...] about Where are They Now?
Keeping the Stuffing OFF our Thighs!
Wake up and get active! On one of yesterday's talk shows, I heard that we take in about 5,000 calories at a typical Thanksgiving feast. Good news, though, as a student of mine, visiting family in New York, wrote to let me know that Mayor Bloomberg declared any calories eaten on Thanksgiving, don't count. In reality, the best way to not wear yesterday's stuffing on your … [Read more...] about Keeping the Stuffing OFF our Thighs!
The Land of Oz
Dr. Mahmet Oz and his best friend and partner, Dr. Mike Roizen, did it again! This time they managed to convert a 265 pound cowboy, into a vegan for 28 days, in an effort to help him alter his eating disorder (food addiction) and get on the road to good health. Additionally, cowboy Rocco Wachman was also encouraged to get in his 10,000 steps a day, which he easily achieved … [Read more...] about The Land of Oz
The great belly fat debate
Last night I happened to stumble upon on a great debate on the Joy Behar show. On the panel, discussing how to lose belly fat, were Jorge Cruz, Dr. Roizen, and that cute little Joy (can't think of her last name) that is a regular on the Today Show. The danger of belly fat has been recognized for years. I remember Dr. Oz talking about it on the Oprah show and mentioning the … [Read more...] about The great belly fat debate