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Fear Itself

by Christa Hogan You don’t have to hop on a roller coaster if you want to experience fear these days. All you have to do is turn on the TV or radio. We’re afraid of terrorists. We’re afraid of losing our 401Ks. We’re afraid of layoffs. We’re afraid of health issues. What’s the result of [...]

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Comfort Food

by Maria Simone I remember vividly my grandmother bringing me a bag of chips and dip every time she would baby sit for us. I was about 8 or 9, and my parents owned an ice cream store that kept them very busy, so my grandmother would watch us kids while they were at work. [...]

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Don’t Spit in God’s Face

by Maria Simone I was purchasing some new clothes at the mall today, and was talking with the sales clerk about healthy eating and exercise. She proceeded to tell me how she walks on a regular basis and listens to her body’s cues for eating. She said she realizes that God has blessed her with [...]

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Weigh-in

by Susan Lucas Recently,as of July 19, a New York city law requires chain restaurants to list calories on their menus or risk fines. The restaurant industry is busy filing lawsuits to stop this action. What do you think? Personally, as a consumer as well as a registered dietitian, I think it’s about time we [...]

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Better Than I Know Myself

by Maria Simone I’m one of those people who has always struggled with my weight. I’ve been on many diets, and succeeded many times, but still the weight comes back. Recently, God has been showing me that diets are not the answer, that I must understand why I sometimes eat when I’m not hungry. I [...]

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10 Top Super Foods

by Susan Lucas  As I write this, we approach the end of January and the biggest sports event of the year looms…the Super Bowl! I am one of those women raised in the South who loves football and everything that goes with it, the food, the camaraderie, the loyalty. It’s in my blood, part of [...]

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Our Body, God’s Temple

by Susan Lucas Do you not know that you body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit who lives within you, whom you have received (as a Gift) from God? You are not your own, you were bought with a price (purchased with preciousness and paid for, made His own). So then, [...]

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