A flexible stick is more difficult to break than a rigid one "Avoid brown,"  was the simple advice given to me by a nutritionist years ago."Avoid brown foods during December and all will go well."  And then I went to the office party... Christmas can be a stressful time for many people, for a multitude [...]

Emotions & Eating - Perhaps a New Perspective Will Help "Would you like one?" L. asked, opening a bag of chocolate for me.  Calling these chocolate is a stretch.  They were white confectionary candy - with Christmas decorations - like the kind one can purchase at the Bulk Barn. M. reached into the bag and gobbled one [...]

It's time to get emotional.  Please pass the ice cream! As I am writing this, about 12 hours have passed since my ice cream eating frenzy. "Are we going to finish all of this?"  - Antoine "Yes."  - Me "Papa, you don't have to!"  -Alex "He can if he wants to.  Papa loves ice cream.  But [...]