Your Secret Weapon In The Battle Of The Bulge

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Health | 0 comments I know what you’re thinking:  The secret weapon is a dog??  Those of you who know me will recognize my sweet dog Gus in the photo above.  And while there’s a ton of evidence that says that dog owners are healthier in so many ways, that isn’t the point I’m making here.  No, your secret weapon in the battle of the bulge is . . . sleep!! Losing weight and maintaining a...
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Diet pop: not diet friendly at all!

Posted by on Jul 6, 2011 in Drinks, Health, Raising healthy eaters | 0 comments Posted by Janet Nezon on July 6, 2011 Well, at long last it’s sunny and warm outside!  If you’re like me you’ve been spending as much time as you can enjoying our brief  but lovely summer. Most people know that it’s important to stay hydrated when out in the heat, so drinks are a summer staple.  Many have also caught on to the perils of drinking “liquid...
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Diet Tip: How to eat an elephant

Posted by on Jan 26, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments Okay, the Rainbow Plate philosophy absolutely supports a diet with a wide variety of foods, but I’m not going to go that far! This is a different type of tip. Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? If you did, you’re not alone. So many of us are inspired by the rolling over of the calendar (not to mention a few extra rolls courtesy of holiday eating and partying!) to...
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