Snacking, Part 1: Why You Don’t Need to Snack

Keeping the Fire Going Conventional wisdom says that snacking is good, or at least ok, provided the snack foods themselves are healthy.  The American Heart Association, of all people, says that “If snacking is done in moderation with smart choices, it can fit easily into a healthy dietary pattern.” (Some of their examples of “healthy” … Read more

Sardine Fasting

What is a Sardine Fast? Fasting is all the rage in certain health circles.  Of course, in its most basic form, fasting is just not eating, but there are also quite a few variations wherein you still eat something, but less than usual.  These include bone-broth fasting, egg fasting, and, of course, sardine fasting. A … Read more