As you may be aware, I am a huge fan of Dr. Walter Willett who created a food guide pyramid that I have previously included in this blog. ...
Odds and Ends
Genes v Jeans : A very cool event is happening on campus this month, but I have mixed feelings about the message in the message. The idea ...
Good News or so I thought
I was excited to tell you this story a few days ago and as I was finally getting around to it today, a news story came out that made me thin...
Helmets Not Lollipops....
I just read this great article about the substantial benefits across dimensions that could occur if there was a shift to active transport, i...
Carrots are for Rabbits Aretha
In a news story ( by Bridget Bland) that you can read here, the Queen of Soul, who has not been well, is quoted as saying, "When you c...
Chew on This
For a moment today I actually thought I was going to be able to pull together an Odds and Ends post, but then I admitted defeat. I did find ...
Bicycle Helmet Use
I am preparing my kitchen table for several days worth of writing - (a paper on a particular research theory). I expect to clear it of all t...
Unneccessary Medical Imaging or Scans
I am a strong believer in the physical exam, medical history and clinician insight in regards to diagnosis. I often ask a doctor how a &quo...
Odds and Ends
I have four O&Es for you this week. Salad at the LOOP : When my friend suggested we go to the Loop for lunch, I reviewed their menu o...
It can be chocolate.....
I caught a part of a webinar today that included speakers from the USDA and the Food Research and Action Center. The title of the webinar ...
My Second Favorite Topic
I do get focused on a few things - labels are one of them (nutrient/menu labels) and radiation is probably the other - Because I have blogge...
Coming Soon
Thought I would drop in and let you know some of the things I have been up to which will likely inform what I blog about in the next weeks. ...
Notes from the field
In this case, the field is really academia though I will eventually relate this to the real world. In continuing with the theme from yester...
Start Where You Are
With what you have... I have long encouraged friends, patients, clients - to start where they are. Whether an educational journey, a self re...
What to Eat?
Ah- it is just killing me for so much news to be happening that is escaping my opining! The best I can offer today is a link to an USDA pre...