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Myth: Turkey makes you sleepy?

Myth: Turkey makes you sleepy?

November 22, 2015 –  Turkey has an amino acid called Tryptophan. It’s an essential amino acid, one the body can’t make by its self. The body has to get tryptophan and other essential amino acids from food. Tryptophan is like a natural sedative. Tryptophan helps the body produce the B-vitamin niacin, which, ­in turn, helps […]

The Pleasure of Eating

The Pleasure of Eating

November 15, 2015 –  Food is one of my favorite pastimes, and that might be my problem. My wife will attest to this very fact, when I’m bored, I’m hungry. Yet when I’m busy, I have no appetite at all. I think most of us are like that. As a child the lessons for eating […]

Dessert Anyone?

Dessert Anyone?

November 8, 2015 –  Imagine yourself at dinner alone or with friends and before you even get to decide on your dinner, the desert cart rolls right past you. Not only did your eyes just bulge out but your nose got a good whiff and you think “Oh my gosh, I’m definitely getting that!”. You […]

Don’t Fall Away – Fitness Challenge

Don’t Fall Away – Fitness Challenge

November 1, 2015 –  One of the pitfalls of FALL is that people get busy and put everything else before their own needs. If you’re honest about your needs you will no doubt agree that health and fitness should be near the top of that list. Yet during this time of year (in my experience) […]

Say ‘Boo’ not ‘Moo’ for Halloween

Say ‘Boo’ not ‘Moo’ for Halloween

October 25, 2015 –  Halloween is just around the corner and Halloween candy has arrived full force in stores across The Woodlands. Presumably retailers are counting on consumers like me for additional profits, by grabbing a couple of extra bags so I’m sure not to run out for the mini ghosts, witches and other creatures […]

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