“I’m a movement by myself, but I’m a force when we’re together,” said the date to the almond. These two nutritional warriors are fabulous on their own, but combined, they satisfy any craving you may have. Yes, I just quoted Ne-yo, and yes I’m humiliated.My splendid ex-wife, Lisa, laughs when I tell her it’s time for my afternoon snack. So what if I’m a giant toddler? If my … [Read more…]

If you haven’t noticed by now, I get emotional about my food. It’s the most vital thing you can do for supreme health and well-being, so why not fall in love?Dear Plum,It’s been a long time. I missed you desperately. I saw you out of the corner of my eye today and was stunned by your perfect shape. I longed to run to you, but I held back. You left me so quickly last … [Read more…]

We have trained ourselves to reach for a sweet snack between meals. Break this behavior chain and you will find yourself with a world of convenient options for that 3pm craving.You know I rarely review products, but I do enjoy the tasting process. When I discover a new commodity that captures my attention, I dive in, teeth first. In this case, the Epic Bar positions itself … [Read more…]

I pride myself on my willpower; I trust my ability to say no unless I specifically plan for a splurge. There is one indulgence I can’t muster the willingness to bid a long-term farewell to, however. The traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich may not be perfectly nutritious, but damn if it doesn’t own a delicious piece of my heart.Those elementary school fantasies … [Read more…]

If you eat candy regularly, you may live longer than me. Welcome to today’s strange rendition of Sweet Thursday.I’m taking this opportunity to focus on some peculiar studies. It’s a good reminder that you can make anything sound good in a vacuum. These studies don’t sit well with me or make much sense, so with tongue firmly in cheek, let’s get to it.  From … [Read more…]