It's good to be a cow—especially if your caretakers are the folks at Kleinpeter Farms Dairy. Just like members of the family, each animal in the herd at the company's 1,500-acre farm in Montpelier is known by a personal name, not just a number on an ear tag.
Interested in the juicing trend? Curious which fruits and vegetables are best to use? Learn more from Janet Gardiner, Whole Foods Market Produce Department
Does a healthy lifestyle seem out of reach for you? Learn about Ideal Protein from Melissa Martin, nutrition coordinator at Women's Center for Wellness.
Catherine and Christina Mahtook know a lot about the power of positive choices. With ready smiles—two completely identical, radiant smiles, since they are twins—they overflow with practical ideas and tips for living a joyful, balanced, healthy life.
I truly loved my body for about 12 days in 2009. I had just come off a six-week fast of only eating prepackaged, calorie-free Kibbles'n Bits–type food, eschewing fruit (loaded with sugars!) and running like the wind in the pre-dawn hours. I followed this up with a strong case of the flu. With 101.5-degree fever, I slipped on a white bikini and called my dear friend, flush with accomplishment and a temperature. “I've made it, I've finally made it!” I announced to her while standing on a scale, in my bathing suit. “My goal weight! I look fantastic.” I collapsed on the floor.
Football season is gearing up, which puts me in mind of food that adds to the fun of each game. If you live in Louisiana—no matter if you are entertaining from home or from a tailgate—you have to include a shrimp dish.
After my "Unapologetic" post a couple weeks back, I received a message via Facebook from a guy I have known for roughly 30 years. It read, "I read that article you wrote for the 225 site. Fair enough, but the problem is that doesn't help people who are already down that road, who have already developed the bad habits for themselves and their children. It motivates but gives no guidance." My first thoughts to this were "Seriously?," and "It's pretty straight forward," but then I gave it a moment or two to marinate and I thought, "If I am truly passionate about helping people and families get healthier, I need to do more than just say 'Get off your ass and do it.'" So I thought some more.
Cooking basics for graduates
The world can be a scary place for new graduates setting out on their own. No need to add cooking to the list of intimidating life lessons.
The cream rises
It's good to be a cow—especially if your caretakers are the folks at Kleinpeter Farms Dairy. Just like members of the family, each animal in the herd at the company's 1,500-acre farm in Montpelier is known by a personal name, not just a number on an ear tag.
2013 Health & Beauty: Whole Foods Market
Interested in the juicing trend? Curious which fruits and vegetables are best to use? Learn more from Janet Gardiner, Whole Foods Market Produce Department
2013 Health & Beauty: Ideal Protein
Does a healthy lifestyle seem out of reach for you? Learn about Ideal Protein from Melissa Martin, nutrition coordinator at Women's Center for Wellness.
Twinspiring
Catherine and Christina Mahtook know a lot about the power of positive choices. With ready smiles—two completely identical, radiant smiles, since they are twins—they overflow with practical ideas and tips for living a joyful, balanced, healthy life.
Weighing in
I truly loved my body for about 12 days in 2009. I had just come off a six-week fast of only eating prepackaged, calorie-free Kibbles'n Bits–type food, eschewing fruit (loaded with sugars!) and running like the wind in the pre-dawn hours. I followed this up with a strong case of the flu. With 101.5-degree fever, I slipped on a white bikini and called my dear friend, flush with accomplishment and a temperature. “I've made it, I've finally made it!” I announced to her while standing on a scale, in my bathing suit. “My goal weight! I look fantastic.” I collapsed on the floor.
Simply shrimp
Football season is gearing up, which puts me in mind of food that adds to the fun of each game. If you live in Louisiana—no matter if you are entertaining from home or from a tailgate—you have to include a shrimp dish.
Guidance
After my "Unapologetic" post a couple weeks back, I received a message via Facebook from a guy I have known for roughly 30 years. It read, "I read that article you wrote for the 225 site. Fair enough, but the problem is that doesn't help people who are already down that road, who have already developed the bad habits for themselves and their children. It motivates but gives no guidance." My first thoughts to this were "Seriously?," and "It's pretty straight forward," but then I gave it a moment or two to marinate and I thought, "If I am truly passionate about helping people and families get healthier, I need to do more than just say 'Get off your ass and do it.'" So I thought some more.
Garden fresh
Nothing says “summer” like garden-fresh veggies.
Nuts about nutrition
Nuts come in many varieties, and I enjoy using them in my recipes.