Changing culture, one cup of coffee at a time

My husband and I recently went on a vacation to the Dominican Republic with friends who used to live there. At dinner one night, while getting to know our friends’ family, I was asked what I did for a living, and I explained that I was a dietitian. The first question they asked as, “Why [...]

Great for the Environment, Great for Me…Who Knew?

I live in the center of the village in Middlebury, VT. My sons and I love the fact that we can walk to most amenities: barber, ice cream, bookstore, you name it, and we don’t have to hop in the car. We try to leave a small carbon footprint, but frankly, we’re not fanatics—I still [...]

First Crush, First Love, First Job…First EKG?

OK, I’ll admit it. Running an emerging venture at 48 years old with two teenage sons is pretty challenging. A brilliant team and a breakthrough product keep me passionate and fulfilled, but the truth is, stress is abundant. Kind of like clover in spring, it spreads everywhere. And when you try and cut it back, [...]

It Isn’t Easy Being a Turtle, but it Does Have Its Perks.

Shortly after college, I lost 35 pounds. It took me a year, which equates to just over a half a pound per week. At that rate, the rewards came slowly, but were worth the wait because maintaining my healthy weight has been pretty smooth sailing ever since. As they say, slow and steady wins the [...]

What Goes Up, Must Come Down

Ah…those lyrics form Blood, Sweat and Tears…Spinning Wheels is one of those songs that can get annoyingly stuck in your head for hours. Those classic lyrics also illustrate the relationship between airplanes, airfares and our waistlines. Confused? Consider this: According to a study from Cornell University published in a recent issue of The Journal of [...]