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Achieving Balance
The holidays are over and it’s time to pack up the decorations and our warm memories of the season. At this time of year I tend to look back a little regretfully at our “splurges” on cookies and other treats. But because eating is a big part of the holidays, we plan our strategy ahead…
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Quick–And Delicious
In my last post I wrote about being mindful during meals. But—let’s face it—some days it can be hard enough to get dinner on the table, never mind relaxing as you eat it. Part of the secret to peaceful meals is to conserve your energy during the prep. Keep a stash of easy-to-prepare healthy recipes…
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When In Rome…
When my husband and I vacationed in Italy, we discovered that Italians have an entirely different food philosophy than Americans do. When Dan ordered coffee at a roadside stop, it was served in a ceramic cup with a saucer—no paper! That meant he had to actually sit and sip it mindfully, rather than drinking it…