News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Does this statement cause you joy and elation, or does it strike fear into your very soul? Don't let the thought of donning a bathing suit, shorts, or a tank top cause panic and anxiety. Take a deep breath. It's only March. You have time to gain control and some confidence before the warm weather hits. First of all, try on some of those warm-weather clothes now and get a real sense of where you are and how much you may have to go. Perhaps there is more hiding under those winter coats than you originally thought. Again, it's... Full story
Another New Year has passed; another set of resolutions made and now, a few weeks into January, those lofty goals of eating better and getting healthy are already starting to slip. How does one stay motivated for the long game? That's the question of the ages. The traditional methods include gutting it out, self-verbal-flagellation, logging countless treadmill miles, and gagging down a broccoli smoothie. Yikes. How's that working for you? This weight loss/wellness game is really a tortoise-and-hare kind of race. Wouldn't you... Full story
This time of year we must navigate the plethora of parties, cookie exchanges, wine and dessert pairings, and too much of everything. The good news is that your can make it through unscathed - and even successful - with a little diligence. My favorite thing about holiday foods is that most traditional holiday foods are, at their base, healthful and wholesome. We have lean roasted turkey and ham full of valuable protein, sweet potatoes and their boon of beta-carotene, carotenoid-rich fresh green beans, Brussel's sprouts... Full story
Superfoods - a great buzzword, but are they really worth buzzing about? What does "superfood" actually mean? Do they really exist and are they something everyone should be consuming? The Macmillan dictionary defines "superfood" as "a food that is considered to be very good for your health and that may even help some medical conditions." I personally defined it as a food, or spice, which packs a bigger nutritional punch per bite than another food. You get more bang per nutritional buck. Just because this term is not... Full story
Now that we're in the throes of summer, you've probably already had a bunch of backyard barbecues and probably served the typical American fare of greasy burgers smothered in cheese, chicken dripping in sickly sweet barbecue sauce, or even the quintessential processed meat log known as the hotdog. By now you might be wondering if you can lighten it up to be cleaner and healthier - so you can still fit into that new swimsuit you bought at the beginning of summer. Well, of course you can! You just have to be creative.... Full story
The term gluten-free is showing up everywhere, from restaurant menus to food packaging labels and beer. What does it really mean - and what does it mean to you? Gluten is made up of proteins found in some cereal grains. These proteins' primary role is to act as a food source for a germinating seed. (Not all seeds are grains, but all grains are seeds. The term grain is used to distinguish the botanically different seeds from grass-type plants. Think wheat, rye, barley, corn, rice.) When used in food products, the gluten in... Full story
You can eat all the broccoli and quinoa in the world and run 20 miles a week, but if you don't manage the stress in your life, you will never be completely healthy. Bad relationships, financial strain, screaming kids, work deadlines, sick parents, angry bosses, piles of laundry and unending errands contribute to chronic stress in our daily life. This is a major health risk, which also affects quality of life. Some stress is a natural part of life and a necessary survival mechanism. It is derived from our "fight-or-flight"... Full story
