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Slimmer Saturday: the 5-minute wonder

November 11, 2023

What whisks up in 5 minutes flat, costs 10 cents per tablespoon, has a Glycemic Load of zero - and transforms simple low-calorie/low-glycemic ingredients into instantly luscious, luxurious meals? Click to see.

The Walk That Ate Indoors: A Seasonal Tip

November 10, 2023

When the chilling Fall rains and the freezing Winter temperatures arrive, it's time for indoor hiking. Stay on your feet for three or four hours and you'll burn somewhere between 600 and 1,000 calories. I just did this at my local museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I'll show you the Way.

Winter Squash Becomes Lasagna

November 9, 2023

Not spaghetti squash. Lasagna squash. Winter squash is everywhere. Totally ripe, totally fresh. Really cheap. Quick and easy to turn into a meal in a single pan. Aromatic and delicious. Melting, soft and satisfying. Low in calories. Even lower in glycemic load.

And the winner is pasta with broccoli

November 8, 2023

Maybe the ultimate quick, cheap-and-easy, low-glycemic, super-high-nutrition meal. Just add water. And boil. But not for too long. Cook your pasta past a minute or two past al dente and its glycemic index actually increases about thirty percent.

VOTE! Then, try talking to yourself

November 7, 2023

Your exercise dreams may come true. If you can believe this study: "Talking Yourself out of Exhaustion: The Effects of Self-Talk on Endurance Performance". Really. It appears that feeling of exhaustion is in your head, not your muscles. This is worth reading. AFTER you vote. Because you won't be able to talk yourself out of four more years of Republican catastrophes.

Don’t Fall Fall: Flex Those Hips

November 6, 2023

You could slip, trip or otherwise sprain an ankle or end up on your butt later today. And off both feet for six to eight weeks. So take a minute to consider two minutes a day of Balance Training. One leg at a time. Just Press Play.

Slower Sunday: Hypnotic

November 5, 2023

Press Play. One minute later, we'll count backward from five. Then I'll snap my fingers.

80 Ways: Real, Safe Diet Soda

November 4, 2023

Doesn't come in a can or bottle. Because the artificial sweeteners in there won't help you lose weight. They may lead to weight gain and diabetes, stroke or dementia. If you're a diet soda user, I'll give you a bunch of good news solutions after I explain the latest bad news.

Tricky Treat Walk To A Calorie Deficit

November 3, 2023

Capri is a very vertical island. One that separates the Walkers from the passengers. The trick is: walk everywhere. Because you'll burn way more calories than you consume. And this is Italy. There are a lot of consumption opportunities. Treats everywhere.

Apple-A-Day: Sweet & Spicy Apple Slaw

November 2, 2023

A light, bright, pungent and crunchy salad to balance heavier, richer Fall dishes. An unusually delicious side dish that delivers huge flavor with very few calories and a very, very low glycemic load for 40 cents per serving.