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The Power of Habits – Trade As One
There is power in the dinner table. Since most of us buy rather than grow our food, there is a great deal of power in our food purchases. Our lives are full and we want to make good decisions about the food we eat, and we give these decisions whatever time we have. Decisions take … Continue reading
The Power of the dinner table – Behind the Brands
Food fascinates me. Food is a blend of art and science, with a big dose of anthropology, farming, and politics thrown in for good measure. It’s a complex global issue that affects our most intimate times together at the dinner table. Everyone needs to eat, and access to food has been a big deal throughout … Continue reading
Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Merryman are all invited to dinner
I recently read a fabulous book, “God’s Hotel” by Victoria Sweet. This part memoir, part examination of the changes in health care in the past couple of decades is in all respects a worthy read. (it’s my favorite book of 2012) One of the things Dr. Sweet wrote that has resonated most beautifully in my … Continue reading
How the Family Dinner can Save Civilization – in conversation
Or – Why You Should Talk about Prop 37 At Dinner Tonight One of the keys to a good meal is conversation. A simple way to view this is: food + conversation + people = dinner. I believe this simple daily practice can help save civilization. The shared meal provides a natural opportunity to sit … Continue reading
Meal Planning – a small miracle
Some of you were born organized – I wasn’t. I’ve had to work hard to remain above the fray of chaos. And one of the biggest ways I’ve improved my organization is with meal planning. My own journey with meal planning began in earnest about 15 years ago. I love to cook, and my family … Continue reading
No Time to Cook – Family Dinner Problem Number One
What’s the most common problem with the family dinner? one word: time. When my friends and I discuss their frustrations with getting dinner on the table, time is the first issue to come to mind. Our lives are full – often very full. Most of us work outside of the home, often with significant commutes. … Continue reading
How the Family Dinner can Save the World (and why this is a problem)
Several years ago I read How the Irish Saved Civilization. I enjoyed how author Thomas Cahill made a case for the important role of the Irish in preserving western civilization. I believe that a similar case can be made for the family dinner. And I’m not alone in this opinion. The family dinner is a … Continue reading
Harvard Food Plate
Sometimes it’s nice to have a fast, easy way to gauge how the nutritional profile of what’s on your plate stacks up with what the experts are saying. Look no further. Harvard School of Public Health is here to help. For perspective, below are three other visual food charts, all created by the USDA. The … Continue reading
Breakfast Cereal Reality Check
Some breakfast cereals aren’t breakfast, they’re really dessert pretending to be breakfast. Breakfast cereal can be a great choice for a quick meal, or it can be a nutritional disaster, or something in between. And just reading the health claims on the front of the cereal box may not be very helpful. Breakfast cereal is … Continue reading
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