Every year when the fourth quarter begins, we are bombard with surveys from coaches, training teams and other fitness leaders and professionals with loads of industry-related questions to see what the coming year will bring for the wonderful world of health and fitness.
Zip up your coat or you’ll catch a cold! Most people have probably heard some variation of that parental plea while growing up, or even directed such advice to their own children. It’s a sensible request, though when it comes to avoiding illness when temperatures dip, it’s not quite so simple.
My foolproof recipe for roasted whole beef tenderloin with onion blue cheese sauce will make a truly impressive main dish for your Christmas dinner or other holiday gatherings. Pair it with your favorite side dishes, and you will have a meal fit for royalty. h Beef tenderloins are prized for their tenderness, and though expensive, their buttery texture and sublime beefy flavor make it a genuinely dazzling gourmet entree. The Onion Blue Cheese Sauce complements the bold beef flavor, and preparation couldn’t be easier.
In this season of what seems to be never ending hustle and bustle, it’s nice to enjoy some down time. Sometimes I wonder if that is one of the primary benefits of having a cup of hot chocolate. It can’t be hurried, but instead savored slowly. Just the act of holding the steamy mug is comforting, and the taste is soul soothing.
What makes a good rom-com? Start with a little conflict, throw in a few gut-busting laughs, and add some moments of melancholy and swoon-worthy scenarios that will sweep even the most jaded readers off their feet.
As colorful lights adorn yards and holiday wish lists are shared with loved ones, the winter season brings with it much more than wonder, joy and cheer. The travel days, shopping excursions, holiday parties and happy reunions can create moments of exhaustion and stress for those who consider themselves to be the most festive. • Children are susceptible to feeling the changes associated with the holiday season, especially when it comes to their daily routines. Although maintaining consistent routines can be challenging at any point of the year, once schools observe holiday breaks, it makes it much more difficult, even if the changes are well-intentioned. • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children do best when routines are regular, predictable and consistent. Dr. Seema Csukas, vice president and market chief medical officer for Georgia at CareSource in Atlanta, shares how families can manage their children’s routines to foster a peaceful and merry season for all.
Tabitha Lasley’s debut memoir, “Sea State” (Ecco, 240 pp.,), sells itself as a “study of love, masculinity and the cost of a profession that few outside of it can truly understand.” The author has said she wanted to write a book about what men are like with no women around.
“Better Off Dead” by Lee Child, Andrew Child (Delacorte) Jack Reacher fans have a lot to be happy about these days. Lee Child and his brother, Andrew Child, have released the 26th novel in the series.
Some of us prefer Christmas music on the pensive side, with wistful lyrics about dusky snowfalls and memories. It’s not joy being sought, but permission to wallow in melancholy. h Others relish the frisky sounds of sleigh bells and cascades of horns that embellish so many holiday classics. The season doesn’t go into effect until they’ve literally rocked around the Christmas tree. h There just might be a Christmas song for all tastes – jolly to melancholy – so corralling them into one list is not only futile, but impossible. h Still, we try. h Our Christmas guide touches on classic and current artists with rock, country, R&B and straight-up pop. Maybe you’ll find something to add to holiday cheer … or prompt a tear.
I believe if you conducted a survey you would find that the vast majority of folks in this country know, in general, what they should eat and what they should avoid. Even so, when you look at what we eat, you are likely to find the list is full of things we should avoid, while the things we should eat are rare. h For example, we know we should eat more whole grains. These are loaded with nutrients and fiber and promote health in many ways. So, what do we do? Our most common lame attempt at checking this box is to consume lots of white bread which is virtually devoid of whole grains, is low in nutrients and fiber, and the white flour breaks down like simple sugar in the body. h And what about vegetables? The most popular is the potato, again a poor choice. We need deep-colored vegetables that are filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals (healthful chemicals contained in plants), but instead, we choose a white potato, then deep fry it to make potato chips and French fries. h The implications of our horrible eating habits are obvious. More than a third of Americans are obese (36.5%), and another 32.5% are overweight, which means two out of three of us has a weight problem. This contributes to Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and some forms of cancer. Can the message be more clear? What we eat creates health problems and kills us prematurely. And worse, we know better. So, why do we eat the way we do?