FAT: both BAT and WAT
Millions of people have rung in the New Year with solemn resolutions to end their addiction to fat and to rid themselves of those fat cells that bring…
Review of START FITNESS NOW with Kim Lyons
After completing the entire routine, I can say that I think it’s just right for someone like me. Kim’s positively cheery attitude is infectious and definitely made me want to keep going through all the levels.
Eat Some Avocadodo
That's not a typo. I really did write avocadodo. It's what my son, Guy, says every time I ask him if he'd like to eat some avocado. He then continues to sing what he calls a blessing for the avocado. Guy happens to be a very enthusiastic kid, but he's also right. The avocado is so good for us, it deserves a blessing.
Truccha (Swiss Chard Omelet)
Truccha is the signature omelet of Provence and my favorite of all of the omelets of this region. It’s packed with Swiss chard and lots of garlic. If I have greens lying around (not always chard, mind you; beet greens will do just as well, as will spinach), as often as not they’ll end up in a truccha.
Dan Hurley and Diabetes Rising
I’ve got an interview up today with Dan Hurley, author of the new book, Diabetes Rising — and wanted to write a quick blog post to mention…
Diabetes Rising: An Interview With Author Dan Hurley
Nobody blames women for getting breast cancer. Why should we blame diabetics for living in the midst of an epidemic that is on track to affecting one in three people born in the year 2000?
Run, Mike, Run
On New Year’s Eve I was in Rabin Square with my kids, where the illusionist Hezi Dean had voluntarily caged himself within a block of ice. He was aiming…
Jerusalem Artichoke & Leek Soup
Jerusalem Artichoke and Leek Soup
Jess and I have always loved leek-and-potato soup, so I tried to create a low-carb version. I actually think it came out better than the original - sweet, rustic, and delicious. Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunchoke, is a root vegetable with a potato-like texture.
A big fat introduction to fat
It is common knowledge that if you become overweight your chances of getting diabetes increases. Why? What is the relationship between fat and…
Tethered To The Body
Although we are both aroused, I cannot be completely caught up in the moment, because I’m calculating what to do with the pump and when...