The fact of the matter is that deep down, we all know what foods are good for us versus what foods are bad for us. The problems with thinking healthy start to arise when we start looking at our checking accounts as well as to what is convenient versus what takes more time to make.I am no stranger to eating unhealthy. After all, it takes me all of but two minutes to place an order and receive my food at McDonald's versus the thirty minutes to an...more
Eating well in BarcelonaThe small history of bread could well be a metaphor for social changes occurred in Spain over the last years. When my family settled down in Barcelona, in 1977, we were surprised to see how bad the bread in this city was. The post-Franco regime bakeries were just bread vending machines, tasteless and without any variety. The bread was rather dry, gummy, with a hard crust and bland crumb and eating well in Barcelona. In the eighties, change arrived with the industrial bread, that came frozen and later baked on site. In the nineties, a partially home-made bread set apart some brands such as Bopan and Paul from the rest; it has great flavour, lots of variety in its ingredients, and the outlets have a pleasant and cosy design. Over the last years, the pioneers in the sector are the signature bakeries rather than brand bakeries, set up and managed by great professionals, who produce a totally home-made bread, that is innovative, varied and, by all means, very tasteful. Some of the best shops are established in the in Barcelona, a district that reinvents itself constantly: Turris (www.turris.es) traditionally made quality bread); Crusto (www.crusto.es) an...more
Cheating Husband Signs You Ought to KnowCall the credit card companies to see if there are any unusual charges on your account. Call the bank to see if he has any accounts you aren't aware of. Check with the cell phone company to see if there are any suspicious calls he's sending or receiving. Check his computer when he's not around and see which...more
A move is looming in your future and you could be feeling overwhelmed. To minimize that feeling of not knowing where to start, and "so much to do" anxieties, you have to get yourself organized. Here's a novel idea - how about making a list? This...more
Studies have shown that up to 93% of racehorses and more than 60% of performance horses have experienced ulcers. Ulcers in horses are relatively common because their stomach is fairly small. Their stomachs are constantly producing hydrochloric acid....more
Many people if asked could not tell the difference between someone who is on a diet and someone who is suffering from an eating disorder. They are however two very different things though. A diet is used as a means to lower your weight in a healthy...more
Definition and Key Thoughts of Eating Disorders Some estimates indicate that as many as 20 percent of anorexics may die of starvation. Most anorexics are girls between the ages of 14 and 18. A symptom of the disease is that they stop menstruating...more