Big businesses forge strategic partnerships every day, but the recently reported alliance of McDonald’s and Weight Watchers at the same time that National Nutrition Month falls is being viewed... Read more >>

The problem: My mom would spend days preparing for a dinner party, a family gathering, a holiday feast. Miniature cheesecakes, bite-sized kugels, and cookies of all varieties were plentiful. And, as... Read more >>

Some exercise to get fit: I exercise so I can eat more. Some people eat to live. Some people live to eat. And some people, like me, simply live to eat more. It’s the early 1980s and Jane... Read more >>

I love Friday nights. Not for the reason most kids love Friday nights. I love Friday nights (and sometimes Saturday nights) because my mom and dad love to entertain their friends! Four or five couples... Read more >>

I’m a picky eater. I don’t eat vegetables. I don’t eat fruit. I won’t try new dishes, unless they’re slathered in melted cheese or deep-fried. I like starchy foods. I... Read more >>

Obesity in this country has hit epic proportion, with nearly 60 million adults reportedly overweight or obese. Of even more concern, however, is where the problem originates: the growth of childhood... Read more >>

1. Foods come in all shapes and sizes. Therefore, it is imperative that you know the correct recommended portion size of the foods you are eating for a person of your size. 2. An adult can usually... Read more >>

I’m not a big believer in counting calories. I do think that it is important to be mindful of how you eat, but counting calories makes anyone trying to be healthy feel like they are on a diet.... Read more >>

OFS-ers [Overactive Fork Syndrome people] follow an unspoken code. “Let no food go uneaten.” And so, as a long-standing member of this pathetic group, I have never been able to leave... Read more >>

Have you recently seen portion control plates on the market? They come in a variety of sizes under a variety of kitchy brand names. I mean no disrespect to the latest ceramic designs, but c’mon... Read more >>