by Lauren Slayton | Mar 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Follow your nose it always knows” who remembers that commercial? Or should I say who was born before 1980? The truth is just as certain scents can trigger your appetite, other aromas can help you eat less. You may be surprised which ones those are. Grapefruit...
by Lauren Slayton | Mar 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
This morning we sent out our March Monthly Morsels newsletter. The subject? All things spring break and by that I mean all food-related things of course. We asked some of our favorite experts what they bring when they travel (love to see what others do),...
by Lauren Slayton | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
We give research a lot of credit. “This study said” is going to give what follows it a little more authority. The problem is that scientists want their work to get attention, may have hidden agendas and can twist their “data” in ways not all that different from my...
by Lauren Slayton | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
Our adorable snack queen, Joanna Li the head honcho of our store is going to recap our Chicago adventures. I knew I had the perfect travel companion when she whipped out her jump rope as we waited for our plane. Take it away J… Last week, Foodtrainers...
by Lauren Slayton | Feb 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Is this balance? If so I’m super balanced, you? I don’t remember my reply when Susie asked to interview me for The Balance Project but it was something to the effect of “get ready for your first mom who knows nothing about the subject”. The...
by Lauren Slayton | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
I love a good green juice and enjoy taking healthy “shots” but when it comes to vitamins you may be surprised to know I take relatively few. If I can get a nutrient via food in a reasonable manner, that’s what I prefer. Some nutrients are difficult to get via diet and...
