Don’t Let the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good

I have a confession to make: on a bad day I can feel despondent and jaded when I consider the magnitude of change that is needed to rectify our country’s ubiquitous health crises. Then I remember that every positive action counts, one person can make a difference, and together we can educate, support, and really help each other live better and effect remarkable change.

A Foodie? Yes/No?

The term foodie has a lot of connotations – some good, some bad. Maybe we just need a new definition of foodie that will eliminate any hint of elitism that has been attached to the term.

Kids Taught to Prefer Sugar, Fat, Salt, and Fast Food

The frontier in the fight against childhood obesity should be pushed back to toddlers and preschoolers, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that kids ages 3-5 already have developed a taste for sugary, fatty, and salty foods, and easily recognize the brands that offer these options.