The farmers markets in Boston are getting better every week! Strawberries are turning up on market tables as well as many varieties of squash, leafy greens, and herbs. My latest trip brought me to the Boston City Hall Farmers Market in Government Square. I walked away with two new finds – cousa squash and garlic […]
June 24, 2011
Dear nameless restaurant, I found your muesli to be convenient and just the right portion. It was exactly what I needed for an afternoon snack when I was running late and forgot to pack one. I know muesli is full of whole grains and low in sugar – or at least it should be. However, […]
June 20, 2011
I must admit that the idea of kale cooked to the point of calling it a ‘chip’ did not sound appealing to me. Why would you want to cook a leafy green until it is the color of soot and then eat it? But, with my desire to find an easy way to eat greens […]
June 10, 2011
After purchasing my first road bike, I was told it needed to be fit to me. I thought how hard could it be? You adjust the height of the seat and that’s it, right? I am not sure I could be more wrong! I had my bike fitting at this great bike shop in Lexington, […]
June 9, 2011
As with any big announcement, commentary is soon to follow. The release of the USDA’s replacement for MyPyramid was no exception. The new food icon, MyPlate, was introduced last week as the new guide to healthy eating. First Lady Michelle Obama said in a press conference for the release, that the new icon is “a […]
June 7, 2011
Nibbles is a section of Choices.Habits.Lifestyle that provides bits of nutrition information such as recipes, food facts or nutrition news. Tune in periodically to read some short descriptions of food or read an interesting food fact! Although I do not consider cooking to be my strongest attribute, I will also try to include recipes and […]
June 6, 2011
Welcome to the newest addition to Choices.Habits.Lifestyle! This new section is all about triathlons – from nutrition and fitness to equipment and time management. As a new triathlete, I am finding each experience to be an adventure and an opportunity to learn more about the sport. I am not a fitness guru or professional, I […]
June 1, 2011
There is nothing like being caught in a lightning storm while running. But, running in what feels like 2500% humidity and a cotton t-shirt might be worse. I made that unfortunate wardrobe choice for tonight’s run which inevitably made me think about nothing but hydration. I do not drink enough water. When I am thirsty, […]
June 30, 2011
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