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In a destination-focused world we often ignore the importance of the journey. In doing so, we tend to skip over the crucial foundational behavioral aspects that can impede the chances of long-term success. We seek out the fastest possible route to achieve whatever goal it is we have in mind (let’s go with […]

Broccoli is a superfood in every sense of the word. If you aren’t eating broccoli and other cruciferous veggies - here’s what you’re missing out on;
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Classic chiles rellenos are green chiles, blackened and outer skin removed, stuffed with either cheese or a pork sausage picadillo, dipped in batter, fried in oil, and often served with a thin tomato sauce. I grew up loving the chiles rellenos my mother made for us. The only problem is that they are […]

Have you ever tried mustard greens? Related to kale, cabbage, and collard greens, they are the peppery leafy greens of the mustard plant and are used frequently in Chinese, Japanese, and Indian cooking. I find them less bitter than kale or collard greens, and more peppery, like arugula. Just one taste of […]

In the ongoing science of weight regulation, one buzz-term that has garnered some recent attention is a phenomenon called “NEAT” (non-exercise activity thermogenesis). In plain English, this is the energy expended in everything we do that doesn’t involve eating, sleeping and sport-related activity. This may include walking to work, typing, fidgeting, talking or […]

My father and I have been experimenting with lemon tart recipes for a year, without much success, by the way (until now). First there was the disastrous lemon tart from the New York Times, described so well by Deb of Smitten Kitchen; we had a similar inedible result. Then there were my several attempts […]

This is for all the Diet Blog readers who’ve been subscribed for a while because they keep meaning to get round to starting that diet. All the readers with the site bookmarked because they had great resolutions on January 1st … but who somehow, have lost motivation. And all the people who’ve landed here after […]

From the recipe archive.
“Your website readers are going to love this,” my father exclaimed when he finally finished his plate of chicken smothered in creamy mushroom sauce. Mom found the recipe from one of her favorite cookbooks* now long out of print. The note in the cookbook regarding this recipe is “Brides […]

Detoxing and cleansing are big business. And why wouldn’t it be? The promise of fast weight loss, removing toxins, improving digestion and fighting just about every ailment known to mankind is pretty enticing. I have to admit, I’m not a big fan of the phenomenon. I think that detox and cleansing […]

Advertising is all about provocation. In a world that is overloaded with media and imagery advertisers are always looking for ways to make the message stand out.
This campaign claims that obesity is suicide. Is this a public service campaign or something else…?
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