One way I've been eating healthier this year, is by practicing mindful eating. What I mean by that is I'm really taking the time to be aware of the food I eat. By doing so, I'm developing healthier food habits and eating in more res...

One recent surprise has been that these changes have transcended simply eating and sleeping habits; my cleansing process has spilling into other areas of life. For example: my relationships with people.

I saw this fascinating graphic yesterday about the impact of farm subsidies on our eating habits:  Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine via EconomixIt's an interesting graphic for so many reasons, not least of which is acti...

“Nothing changes until you do.” This is probably one of my favorite sayings. If you have ever complained about not eating healthy enough, working too much, not having enough time for exercise, or not taking care of yourself the way ...

The American Dietetic Association has named March, National Nutrition Month. But to help us think a bit more deeply about our eating habits, the ADA has a second message that coincides with the themed month: Nutrition From the Groun...

For the last few weeks, I've been keeping a journal of observations on how and what I eat. This detective work came from a place of loving observation, not condemnation.

Image via Amazon How to change things when change is hard. Yep...sounds like what the green movement struggles with every day. How do we get everyone to change things as ingrained as unsustainable eating habits? How do we get gove...

The American Dietetic Association urges everyone to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.The American Dietetic Association created Nutrition Month...

I’m back to my old gluttonous habits after a much-needed break to pay penance for the ten pounds I gained on the honeyMoon. I’ve been eating out a lot and have 20 restaurants in the blog pipeline–not including the misses you wouldn’...

Celebs & EntertainmentHe's tried to clean up the eating habits of children and adults in his home country of England, and now celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is going to take on the eating habits of Americans. First stop? H...

Recently, the Obama administration called for a total ban on candy and soda in the nation's schools. States are beginning to impose "sin taxes" on fat and sugar to dissuade people from eating junk food. Pricing strategies may well ...

A recent study found that taxing unhealthy food reduces the amount of calories purchased more than subsidizing healthy foods.

Made by Voluptuart, the gadget seems perfect for those who beat themselves up over ups and downs. Some people think it could "encourage unhealthy eating habits," as though we're not living in a world chock-full of that already. [Boi...

One way to stop weight gain as you age is to keep your metabolism high through daily physical activity and weekly strength training. When you couple that activity with proper nutritional eating habits you will have set yourself up w...

This week's most popular post is Mapping America's Eating Habits by Andrew Price. Each map takes a look at a different aspect of food culture in the United States, illustrating consumption of different kinds of food as well as spend...

The former president, in an event to campaign against childhood obesity, talks about his health and his formerly poor eating habits.

Sometimes the biggest obstacles in your quest to lighten up your eating habits are your friends and family members. Whether it's a significant other who assumes anything guilt-free must taste HORRIBLE, a kid who refuses to eat anyth...

[Maps: Daily Yonder] Daily Yonder, a blog devoted to rural American goings-on, created these fascinating maps about eating habits across the country using the USDA's Food Environment Atlas. It's hard to simplify the data into clear,...

What state spends the most on fast food? Or drinks the most soda? Or eats its vegetables? Check out this fun set of maps from the Daily Yonder that show the differences in our diets differ by state and county. Who...

This brand new talk by Jamie Oliver ("The Naked Chef") at TED 2010 is one I highly recommend you watch. This topic is very dear to my own heart as chronic poor eating habits were a strong contributing factor in...