Will soft drink ban turn New York into the “Skinny Apple?”

So - the mayor of the Big Apple, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, has decided he wants  to try banning soft drinks larger than 16 oz. from being served in restaurants and other related establishments. Uh oh. While soda is probably one of America's biggest (no pun intended) problem factors in the overall diet in [...]

Cha-cha-cha-Chia Seeds

So - it's now been over a week since I've incorporated these tiny, nutty-flavored seeds into my daily diet. While lauded as one of the world's best "super foods" (cape not included), I cannot say that I have personally noticed any particular improvement nor any discomfort in having included them into my daily culinary routine. They are [...]