Book Review: In Defense of Food

Book Review: In Defense of Food

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by admin.

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Hello Aerobicmom Readers! Today I have a Book Review for you:  In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, by Michael Pollan. I devoured this book, subtitled “An Eater’s Manifesto,” the week that the Health Care Bill passed.  As the politics of Health Care Reform swirled around in my mind, this book made me accutely aware [...]

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This Ain’t Your Mama’s Breakfast, and that’s OK!

This Ain’t Your Mama’s Breakfast, and that’s OK!

Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by admin.

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Okay Moms.  Whether you are reading this to stay informed about your own health or the health of your children, here’s a headline you’re probably familiar with: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It really is true!  Not only does it get your metabolism revved up after a sluggish night of digestion, [...]

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Perfection Rant–What do you think?

Perfection Rant–What do you think?

Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.

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So, recently, I was reading a good friend’s blog.  This friend is a writer, even though she doesn’t know it.  She’s got great voice, a great sense of humor, and strong opinions.  So her latest blog post was a rant on women, particularly Utah women, and I asked her if I could quote her on [...]

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Great Low-Cal Dessert: Schaum Torte

Great Low-Cal Dessert: Schaum Torte

Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Hello, again, to all my friends! You know you’re a mom when you begin a blog post with a Barney quote. So you will be SO glad you read today’s blog post.  It is one of my favorite desserts, for 3 reasons: 1.  It is SO yummy 2.  It looks and sounds really fancy 3.  [...]

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Get Healthy, Get Fit, Get Ready for LOVE!

Get Healthy, Get Fit, Get Ready for LOVE!

Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by admin.

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Love is in the air!  Well, if it’s not…you’ve only got 6 days left to brew up a romantic atmosphere in your relationship.  If you’re feeling less than amorous because you’re up to your elbows in toddlers, spit up, laundry, and trying to keep a budget, it’s time to focus on getting in the mood.  [...]

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Cow’s Milk Controversy

Cow’s Milk Controversy

Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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So last week I attended an evening devoted to “A Healthy New Year” and was introduced to a controversy that I didn’t even really know existed. The Cow’s Milk Controversy. Did you know that when you pour that creamy white goodness over your bran flakes each morning you are living dangerously, according to some health [...]

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Food Diaries 101

Food Diaries 101

Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by admin.

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So it’s that time of year when so many of us are trying to cinch in our belt and stick to our resolutions.  If your resolution includes improving your diet and/or losing weight, here’s your secret tool: a food diary. In a 2008 study by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, participants who kept [...]

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