Susan Mitchell, PhD

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  • Are You a Member of the Broken Heart Club?

    Did you know that the location of your fat…that is, belly fat versus hip and thigh fat, may determine how healthy you are? Recent health news indicates that belly fat, even in normal weight people, is more dangerous than fat located in the hips and thighs.

    Each week I ask…How big is your BUT?

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  • How Big is Your BUT?

    If the size of your ‘but’ is blocking your success and preventing you from reaching your goals, it’s time for a mental boot camp.I recently heard an interview with weatherman Al Roker where he was talking about his weight and that he had to come to a point where he was ready for change.

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  • Surprising Foods to Help Fight Colds and Flu

    Surprising Foods to Help Fight Colds and Flu

     

    Do you reach for a vitamin C supplement or zinc lozenge to keep your immune system perking along and fight off colds? What about food? Are certain foods better for fighting colds and flu? Grab a cup of tea and I’ll share foods to add to

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  • Move Over Bacon…Pumpkin is “IT”

    Have you heard? Pumpkin is the new bacon! Besides the traditional breads and muffins, pumpkin is showing up in bagels, cocktails, lattes, donuts, brownies and pudding. This just says comfort food and calls my name to indulge in a comfort food fix! Want to join me? With the trend towards homegrown

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  • Eating Local to Enhance a Healthy Lifestyle

    Do you share my passion for food, especially food grown in your local area or products crafted by local artisans? Look closely in your back yard and discover how eating local can enhance a healthy lifestyle.

    Tip: Check out LocalHarvest, a site that covers the entire country and let’s you pinpoint an area by zip

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  • Too Little Sleep = Tired, Cranky and Fat

    Are you staying up at night watching the latest episode of Castle or Monday Night Football while you do laundry? Do you feel cranky and tired the next day? It’s true for me…when I’m tired…watch up, my attitude takes a nosedive AND I’m always hungry. Have you noticed that your weight is aiming north? 

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  • The Best Killer Apps for Your Phone

     

    Do you find yourself relying on your phone more and more? I do. Information is 24/7 and we want it at our fingertips…don’t we?  I admit…I’m a techie. I embraced technology early on and I like to discover new apps and figure out how they can make my day more productive and easier. My friend Dr. Andy seems

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  • Cooking with Cast Iron: The Newest Trend in the Kitchen

    Esquire magazine called it a top item that men should own. You don’t use soap and it’s practically indestructible. Your guess? It’s a cast iron skillet! What’s old is new again and trendy.Whether you dig around in your Grandmother’s kitchen, shop the finds at a flea market or peruse the latest high-end culinary

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  • Cooking with Cast Iron: The Newest Trend in the Kitchen

    Esquire magazine called it a top item that men should own. You don’t use soap and it’s practically indestructible. Your guess? It’s a cast iron skillet! What’s old is new again and trendy.Whether you dig around in your Grandmother’s kitchen, shop the finds at a flea market or peruse the latest high-end c

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  • The Heel of the Italian Boot Kicks Up Some Trendy Wine

    Hi foodie friends. Last weekend I was in Costco checking out their wine selection for some upcoming events. I remembered that my buddy Regina was in Italy on a wine tasting tour. So, what did I do? Waited until her return, called her up and asked her to share the best tips she learned while there.

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