by Babara Searles | Jul 9, 2012 | On My Soapbox, Wellness Ideas
Okay, so it was really “Cheerios hater,” which seems a little less harsh. And I feel inspired to explain that one to the world at large – what is it about Cheerios that I have an issue with? Whether you think I’m a hater or not is up to you...
by Babara Searles | May 18, 2012 | Recipes, Wellness Ideas
I was traumatized as a child … by the taste of canned beets! Metal and food tastes should never mix. I know I’m not alone because I met several people Thursday who had similar experiences. How do we overcome this trauma? Fresh beets!! The raw beet salad...
by Babara Searles | Apr 17, 2012 | Cooking at Home, Questions Clients Ask, Wellness Ideas
Who among us doesn’t love sweets? The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. The average American consumes well over 20 teaspoons of added sugar on a daily basis, which adds up to an average...
by Babara Searles | Feb 6, 2012 | On My Soapbox, Wellness Ideas
I wasn’t the kind of kid who played organized sports or even kickball in the street. I did take some dance classes, but at the time no one thought of them as exercise. Plus I was oh-so-uncoordinated … Of course I took phys ed class at school but I would...
by Babara Searles | Nov 13, 2011 | On My Soapbox, Wellness Ideas
Maybe you’ve heard that physicians typically take less than one nutrition class in their entire pre-med and medical school curriculum. But did you know that the typical family physician expects their patients to learn all necessary nutrition from...
by Babara Searles | Aug 20, 2011 | Healthy Living Summit '11, Wellness Ideas
I’ve just been to my first blogger conference, the Healthy Living Summit, which was held in Philadelphia this year. Truthfully, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision made easier by the conference’s proximity to my hometown. And I don’t regret a darn...
