Together we can Stop Diabetes. One step at a time.

 On October 24th, I am walking and raising funds for the American Diabetes Association's signature fundraising walk, Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Every step I take and every dollar I raise will make a difference in the lives of 23.6 million Americans living with diabetes. By making a donation on my behalf, you will be helping the Association provide community-based education programs, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure.

No matter how small or large, your donation will help us Stop Diabetes.

Visit my page to make a donation today! 

Burger with a side of Statins?

Someone please tell me this is a joke: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20691321

"Routine accessibility of statins in establishments providing unhealthy food might be a rational modern means to offset the cardiovascular risk. Fast food outlets already offer free condiments to supplement meals. A free statin-containing accompaniment would offer cardiovascular benefits, opposite to the effects of equally available salt, sugar, and high-fat condiments."

Um, right, not to mention that statins have side effects and may cause liver problems - everyone taking them must have their liver enzymes monitored to be sure they are safe...and what about varying levels of medication from day to day?

The Hundred Year Diet: The Interview

Check out my book review and interview with Susan Yager, author of The Hundred Year Diet: America's Voracious Appetite for Losing Weight.

Need some tasty lunch ideas?

YUM! Tasty and healthy lunch ideas Toby Amidor and I created:  Back to School: Packing a Healthy Lunch 

...and don't forget to keep them safe to avoid foodborne illness! 

Here's how: Food Safety 101: Keeping Bagged Lunches Safe