

A Pleasure - But a Guilty One?
A few weeks ago, I saw an episode of Guy’s Grocery Games where chefs had to make a “guilty pleasure” for one round. This language bothers...


Deciding What to Eat When You Can Eat Anything You Want
I talked with someone the other day about the challenges of deciding what and how much to eat when you’re not restricting yourself. After...


What to Eat When Sick
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash I spent most of last week being sick with a cold – or maybe it was trying to be the flu. (My symptoms...


Making Chicken Soup - For Myself
We all know chicken soup is the meal of choice when you need something nurturing and restorative. (This article has some reasons why.)...
This Is Us - Relationships and Being Fat
When I noticed that This Is Us is on Hulu, I decided to see what all the fuss was about. And the only reason I’m not still binge-watching...


Ups and Downs
Note: For those who haven’t seen the movie Up, it includes a scene where an old man decides to take his house out of his changing...


Junk Food vs. Fruit
Here in Maine, our governor has been trying for two years to ban the use of food stamps to buy junk food. His reason? Because of the rise...
Don't Let Food Control Your Social Plans
Maybe you’ve been here before. Someone asks you to join them for a meal, or you’re interested in going to a potluck event or a party, but...
Ice Cream Every Day
I’ve been thinking a lot about ice cream lately. This may sound strange for someone living in a place that’s had sub-zero temperatures...
New Year's Gift
Note: To learn more about the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating program, visit www.AmIHungry.com, or my website. I’ve written before how I’m...