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My book club meeting was a lot of fun last month. Since we were reading A Passage to India by E.M. Forster (which has some remarkable parallels to what’s going on in Iraq right now) we decided to have Indian food as our meal. I made a Weight Watcher’s Sweet and Sour Chicken curry and [...]
My mom has been having a lot of health problems in the past few years. In her mid-70s, she gave up traveling and doing a lot of things that she enjoyed. Then she started taking care of herself. She exercised, drank lots of water, took her vitamins, stop stuffing herself with food, and she tried [...]
The Skinny: How to Fit into Your Little Black Dress Forever is not about feeling deprived. It’s about a lifetime of eating exactly what you want, when you want it — in moderate portions. It’s about figuring out what you really crave and satisfying your craving – whether it’s chocolate, wine, bacon, or a perfectly [...]
More than a diet book, Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet, is a to sensible eating has already helped thousands achieve and maintain their desired weight. No flour, no sugar – that’s it. Simple and inexpensive, Dr. Gotts informative plan can help anyone maintain a healthy body and shed unwanted pounds. Complete with recipes [...]
Mmmmmm, coconut oil. The smell reminds me of pina coladas and warm summer days at the beach. But did you know that coconut oil is good for you? According to Bath Body Junky, it can lower cholesterol, help you lose weight, and fight infections. For the skin, coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer that can [...]
I’ve been a big fan of Middle Eastern cooking since I was little. Back in the ’70s, my parents used to take my sister and I to the Cedars of Lebanon restaurant in NYC. I loved the lamb shishkebabs, stuffed grape leaves, pita bread, and hummus. My sister and I were amused that the Lebanese [...]
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