In the Mississippi Delta there is something known as the “Delta diet,” which consists of all things fried, salted and boiled with pork.” These decades long eating habits have plagued the area with...
I don't mean to make this into a political blog. But it's hard to ignore it when stupidity seems to be prevailing in today's media. Of course it has to be Rush Limbaugh, the guy that seems to...
One of my neighbors is morbidly obese. She wraps Ace bandages around her fat packed calves and ankles. She has to swing her legs forward every time she takes a step, and is on the verge of not being...
In hopes of saving more money, and doubting its benefit, there is a surprising number of cities no longer adding fluoride to their drinking water. Around 200 jurisdictions over the past four years...
According to a recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) study that looked at the New York City menu-labeling law from a few years back, putting calories on restaurant menus has not changed what people...
I am in the 3rd week of taking Slim Shots. The most important thing is to find my own pattern and it really takes time. I encourage everybody to do the same because I assume every individual reacts...
Let me start today's blog by wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day! If this is not your holiday, well, I wish you a very happy day! Every day is a part of our precious life. So treasure today as...
Everyday our life begins with full of hopes. Every evening it ends with a wish that tomorrow will be a better day. I am not sure why we are all so busy these days. Technology has made everything...
This past Tuesday was the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. Due to my company DSM's active participation in the World Food Program, my colleague Sheetal and I had the great opportunity...
During my first pregnancy 14 years ago, I gained about 55 pounds, i.e. over 50% of my then body weight. I had no idea how much I would lose with the labor but certainly hoped that I was going to look...