Funny Food

I recently wrote a blog about sugar and learned about sugar hidden in foods. I thought I should give salt a fair shake too. I started researching and discovered that sodium is a surprise ingredient in many foods. Sodium occurs naturally in some foods- usually in tiny quantities. However, there is a significant amount of…Read more>>

Small changes in the way you eat will result in big differences over time. Slow and steady not only wins the race, but it is the best way to assure success. Change is a process, so why would anyone expect overnight success? Tara Parker-Pope wrote in the NYT Science Times about her decision to go…Read more>>

Bill not only creates imaginative food art, he’s also a renowned jazz guitarist. Whether he’s improvising a breakfast or a jazz solo, it puts him in a good mood. So when we do Funny Food workshops, Bill uses food and music to make it fun for children and families to learn about nutrition. At a workshop…Read more>>

Last night our 5 1/2 year old granddaughter, Daniela, had dinner with us and Bill made a mischievous character with his food. Daniela laughed hysterically when Bill developed a hilarious narrative for the character. It was a very special moment for the two of them. Daniela is building her play history with the experiences she…Read more>>

“ Sugar is the tobacco of the 21st Century.”  So says Mark Bittman, food journalist & cookbook author on NPR. It got me thinking about how much sugar I might be consuming without realizing it. I don’t sweeten coffee, tea or cereal, and I rarely drink soda. I try to avoid foods with “added sugar” noted on…Read more>>

I’m feeling hopeful that we’re making progress in the fight against childhood obesity. So many individuals and organizations are on board fighting for the health of our children. The National Restaurant Association’s director of Nutrition & Healthy Living, Joy Dubost, Ph.D, R.D., interviewed Bill about how our book “Funny Food”.  You can see the videohere….Read more>>

Last night at a hamburger joint, there were dozens of combos on the menu. Most were the antithesis of a sane, healthy meal. Bill and I opted for plain burgers with a variety of veggies. And although French fries were tempting, we shared a baked potato. However, at a table very close to ours, we…Read more>>

As a result of our growing girth, seats on buses, trains and airplanes are too small. There is disagreement on how to handle the issue. An online poll conducted by the Chicago Tribune of people who use public transportation. shows that there’s an even split between those who prefer benches where people of all sizes…Read more>>

It’s that time again and I don’t want the holiday parties to set me back. I can teach others how to enjoy the holiday season without putting on weight, however, can I be sure to walk the talk? A post election article in the NY Times described the strategies used by the Obama volunteers to bring out…Read more>>

Shop by color- A peach is green. Posting calories hasn’t worked as well as expected. Researchers are trying different approaches to improve the health value of the food people purchase. The August issue of the Yale Rudd Center Health Digest reported on a study done in the cafeteria at Mass General Hospital that showed that…Read more>>