Entries in comfort food (2)

Wednesday
Mar172010

Moderation and Healing Your Relationship with Food

For Women's History Month, the Health and Happiness Club will be featuring a month of interviews with women who inspire us. The women we highlight span a variety of backgrounds, ages, localities, and experiences. We hope you enjoy the extraordinary month of March!

Choosing what to eat and how much may not always leave you feeling as breezy as I look in this picture.

Navigating what to eat today has become increasingly difficult. With humongous portion sizes and an over-saturation of nutritional information, it's easy to get lost in the constant pull between over-indulgence and deprivation when deciding what to eat. I personally have struggled with several eating disorders ranging from bulimia to binge eating and have also abused diet pills and laxatives.

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Tuesday
Feb022010

Healthy Comfort Food

When the cold winter months set in, I find myself craving good old comfort food meals.  Spaghetti and meatballs, stew, french fries... anything that is hot and hearty.  Missing the fresh farmer's markets and homegrown tomatoes from the backyard, it can be hard to keep up a healthy lifestyle at this time of year. 
 
Here is a recipe that will keep you feeling warm and full, without the guilt.  Plus, the nutrients are far superior.  Inspired by my grandmother's Italian puttanesca sauce, try this tonight!

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