The Lays potato chip commercials were a blatant challenge and one that so many of us struggle with – the bowl of potato chips. I openly admit that I can’t eat just one. In fact, my conscious mind seems to
Author: Brooke Gordon
My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and supporting women who want to live a healthy life.
No More Cheese, Please
I used to come home from work, open the fridge, cut off a piece of cheese and pop it in my mouth. I was partial to old cheddar and stilton (good strong cheeses), and particularly enjoyed a blend of goat
I Don’t Care if the Sun Don’t Shine
Have you connected deeply with a song? Some songs I know from just the first note. I have an affinity for the voices of Ella, Peggy Lee and Patti Page. “I don’t care if the sun don’t shine” is a personal
Let it go. Let it go.
I recently attended a Move Your DNA workshop. One of the exercises was letting it go – letting your belly all hang out and relax. It wouldn’t let go. Literally. 20 years of “holding it in” turned out to mean holding on
Heart & Stroke Deaths are due to Preventable Factors
I had high cholesterol. A bit odd to admit since I am passionate about healthy eating. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a rare (treatable) condition with a statin, or lipid-lowering agent. However, high cholesterol is quite common amongst men and women. I
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