Loa’s Column
Little bit of Sunshine
They say you can blame acting a little crazy on a full moon. Maybe so, but I think it’s time we gave the sun it’s “crazy-making due” as well. I was out for a run a couple of mornings ago. Already in the upper 80’s–the temperature was rising fast. Jogging towards me was a latte-brown-sun-tanned [...]
In A Nut Shell
The other day while I was grocery shopping, a gentleman taps me on the shoulder and asks, “since I’m not likely to make too many changes, what’s the one food that will give me the most bang for my buck? Can you give it to me in a nut shell?” I’m smiling knowing that’s exactly [...]
The Energy Test
You cannot buy energy—it’s priceless. You can however acquire it for free. And while it’s easily spent or wasted, it remains the most coveted commodity on the planet. So, how do you feel? I’m asking–not in a general, casual way, I’m asking you to take inventory on a deeper level. How do you really feel? [...]
Sweeter Without Sugar
Ah, the “olden days,” a time when life was simpler, even food was simpler. We ate less processed, sweetened food, and sugar was a rare treat. Just before the turn of this century, the average American consumed about 5 pounds of sugar per year. Cut to today, you’ll find sugar in cereal, catsup, bread, crackers, [...]
