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And the South Just Keeps Getting Fatter

I just returned from a trip to Memphis with one of my best friends. She had never been there and being from Philadelphia, she didn’t quite understand how much southerners love their food. One of her comments about half way through the trip was that she thought her skin was going to seep oil from all the fried foods. I didn’t need to read the newest report from Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to know that the southern states have the highest obesity rates. We will fry anything (where do you think fried Twinkies and … Continue reading →

Shopping Made Simple

Going to the store used to be pretty simple. I’d throw on my jacket, grab my purse, stuff my car keys in my pocket, and go. Now that I have a baby, it’s not so simple. First of all, getting ready to leave takes longer. I have to time it so that my daughter has a full belly as close to departure time as possible. She needs to be dressed appropriately for the weather. I check and double check the diaper bag to make sure I have teething medicine, diapers, wipes, burp cloths, and enough toys to keep her entertained. … Continue reading →

The Right Scent May Help Fight Obesity

Your nose may be key in helping fight obesity. Aromatherapy isn’t anything new. For centuries, people have been using scents to affect mental and physical health! When it comes to your stomach, the right scent can stimulate appetite or help ease digestive issues. The wrong scent can put you off your feed, so to speak. A new study from NIZO Food Research in the Netherlands has found that scents may also help trigger a feeling of fullness in your brain — and that might just help curb overeating. Some scents are better than others at triggering that full feeling. Scents … Continue reading →