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For the first time, I was more in tune to an election in another state than my own. The proposed soda tax in Berkeley, California caught my interest. The goals of the tax were to discourage consumption of sugar-containing beverages and generate money to “combat diabetes and obesity.” I was hoping the tax would pass, […]
I love the smell and colors of autumn! I was in Walker, MN at the end of September and the leaves were just starting to turn. I was so fascinated by this tree that was “half-turned” that I had to lie on the grass and take pictures of it from below. So amazing! When I […]
Mindless eating can be loosely defined as overeating due to unconscious hand-to-mouth munching. It can be influenced by environmental factors, such as family and friends, shapes and size of portions, size and shapes of serving plates and packages, lighting, colors, smells, distractions, etc. The danger in this is that it leads to overconsumption of calories, […]
I am really tired of the word “obesity.” Anyone else out there feel the same way? I am sick of hearing about how fat our nation has become, how unhealthy and heavy our children are, and how big we are ALL going to be in the future. It’s demeaning and defeating. And most of all, […]