Category: Lifestyle Search for: More M.D. Reaction to the China Study I went to a baby shower, at a restaurant, for one of my tennis teammates this week. I got to chatting with Sherston, whose husband is the orthopedic surgeon recommended… Dr. Mercola attacks the China Study: clash of the titans When Joe Mercola contradicts the basics of nutrition taught on GreenSmoothieGirl.com and in my books, we get hundreds of emails. Mercola’s newsletter yesterday supposedly exposes the “DARK SIDE” of the… more tips and thoughts about feeding kids So I was just hanging out with my friend Karl, a single dad to a 6-year old adopted son. He said his son has a very strong personality and he… Righting 30-year old wrongs I just got a facebook message from a childhood friend, Cathy K, that said, “I’m looking for a Robyn Openshaw who grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska in the 70’s–you look… Simple Habits Change Lives This was posted yesterday. WOW! Scott, thank you for sharing this! (And YES, it is amazing to see people’s lives change for the better!) Robyn, First I want to extend… Independence Day, part 2 of 2 So I told you my dad is the most rad dude ever. He is unfailingly positive. In fact, if you’re grumpy, he just gets MORE peppy and smiley. He epitomizes… Independence Day, part 1 of 2 Here are photos after my family’s annual 5K run at Provo’s Freedom Festival. Runners in the photo are my dad, my son Cade, my brother Ben, my sister Betsy, and… How Can I Promote Healthy School Lunch in My Area? After my Renegade Lunch Lady blog entry, Emily asked, “What I want to know is what can I specifically do in my area?” She refers to turning nutrition around in… Utah Valley’s 50 Most Fabulous Here’s Utah Valley Magazine’s 50 Most Fabulous, the Mar./Apr. edition just out: https://blog.uvmag.com/marchapril10/fab50.html (And the way you can flip pages in this program is so cool.) Anyway, I don’t know… Coming Out of the (McDonald’s) Closet, Part 2 Well, it’s a fact, I was a McDonald’s employee, and here’s a photo to prove it, circa 1984, Springfield, Virginia–orangey polyester and all. Don’t I look enthusiastic? Thanks, Chuck, for… What Should I Buy Organic, and What Isn’t Such a Big Deal? You’ve heard of the “dirty dozen,” the fruits and vegetables that test highest for pesticide sprays. Top of the list is PEACHES. My suggestion? Plant a peach tree! I have… How do I convert resistant family members to eating right? If you know my writing, you know I’m always encouraging my readers to share with others what they’re learning that has changed their lives. One of my most common conversations…
