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“It’s the Calories, Stupid!” … Avoiding “Portion Distortion”

We’re hungry. We scarf down a big plate of food … then realize our eyes were too big for our stomachs. It’s called “portion distortion” — you view an over-sized, calorie-laden portion as a normal amount.  To avoid portion distortion … Continue reading

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“OMG! Look at How Much Olive Oil They Are Using!”

We can’t take credit for the headline on this blog post. That goes to nutritionist Amy Myrdal Miller. She was giving a presentation yesterday evening in northern California, and one of her PowerPoint slides used the “OMG!” line in a … Continue reading

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Tony Polito’s Banana-Blueberry Fruit Shake with EVOO

My colleague Luci Sheehan alerted me to Tony Polito. A Boston chef and food consultant, Polito has been working with Luci’s sister to help her eat more healthy, delicious meals. “She’s already lost 25 pounds in about 10 weeks,” explained … Continue reading

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