“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein. We love health. We love health headlines and we love sifting out the chafe from the grain, so to speak. And we are passionate about passing on our findings. We’re also passionate about the bottom line, what does it really mean to […]
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When Exercise is a Silly But Exciting Game!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:As the gift-giving season winds down, you’ve probably seen what gaming systems are capable of these days. From ninjas to yoga, they are making us get up and go! For You: There’s a new sheriff in town, here to stay, and it’s called the “motion sensor.” Even the equally maligned and lauded “Modern Warfare” game […]
Read moreA Nutty Protein for Warm Holiday Eats
By Gillian Pieper | Published:You say QUIN-OH-AH, and I say KEEN-WAH… Officially, Quinoa is pronounced “keen-wa” which we just think it’s fun to say. And, it’s yummy too! For You: A mighty whole grain packing 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per cup, keeeeen-WAHHHH, has a nice nutty flavor and is a little crunchy. Other fabulous […]
Read moreCheers to Moving More!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:On the morning commute today I saw a bumper sticker that said: “Wherever you go, there you are.” True enough. My next question, however, was, “ok, so I’m here… now what?” I figure I have two choices. I can choose to make “here” a carefree place that helps me move more or I can move […]
Read moreDon’t Deprive, Keep Joy Alive!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Ahhh… So many holiday treats, so little calories to budget. What’s a joyous holiday person to do? For You: Don’t give up on your dreams of sugar plums dancing, we say. So too do food experts like Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. He’s also the director of […]
Read moreHow Far Can You Go?
By Gillian Pieper | Published:8 Million Miles? That’s right. All in one year? Thaaaat’s right. Last week our PATH participants hit the 8 million mile mark together. How far IS that exactly? Well, it’s about 320 trips around the world. If we stood holding hands with our arms outstretched we’d need 8.5 billion people to make a chain that […]
Read moreEgg-a-Licious!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Satisfying your desire for a PATH to eating well. “Egg-a-licious!” You: Eggs are back! But, are they? The upside: the yolks are crammed with protein, B12, choline, selenium, lutein, antioxidants and Omega-3’s, says the Food Chemistry journal and Prevention (Oct., 2011). The downside: there remains an inescapable connection between egg yolks and high cholesterol, admonishes nutrition […]
Read moreMushy Holiday History and Health
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Holidays are a great time to savor good memories and make new ones. To thwart holiday stress and keep the focus on the glass being half full, here are some questions to contemplate on your own or, better yet, with your loved ones: What’s your favorite holiday story? What’s your most treasured family moment (and, family is what […]
Read moreTaketh and Giveth Back!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We hear that many friends who have successfully lost weight in the past year are a tad panicked about the upcoming holiday onslaught of feasts headed their way. You know how it goes… All that yummy stuff right under your nose and your pals acting as food pushers droning, “relax, it’s only once a year.” […]
Read moreHoliday Cravings? Imagine That!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:With the holidays upon us, the buzz is all about enjoying ourselves without overdoing it. A delicate balance, and no small task as fabulous foods now begin to taunt our senses and the holiday party train is en route to our hips! “Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will […]
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