Blog Posts by Tips on Healthy Living

All hail, kale chips! You'll no longer need to worry about satisfying cravings for fattening potato chips once you've tried these. From The 17 Day Diet Cookbook by Dr. Mike Moreno.

Crunch a few and you'll never have your hand in a bag of chips again, or at least I hope not!

Ingredients
1 pound kale leaves, washed and dried
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
1. Position the racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven; preheat to 375°F.
2. Cut out the thick, center stems from the kale leaves; tear the leaves themselves into ragged 3-inch pieces.
3. Spray two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the leaf pieces on them in a single layer. Spray the leaves lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Set the trays on the two racks. Bake for 15 minutes. Use tongs to turn the leaves over; reverse the trays top to bottom. Continue baking until crisp, about 15 more minutes. Sprinkle with salt while hot.

Yield : 4

By Dov Seidman
Author of HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything
In the 21st century, it's no longer what you do or what you know that counts most. It's how you do what you do that has become today's greatest source of advantage. Of course how we do what we do has always mattered. But today, how we behave, consume, build trust in our relationships, and relate to others matters more than ever before.

In today's world the production of good and harm has been democratized. One London banker can lose over $2 billion in unauthorized trading and it leads to bonuses being wiped out at his bank and the global economy experiencing more volatility. One vegetable vendor in Tunisia can spark a revolution for freedom across the Arab world.

We are deep into what I call the Era of Behavior. Our behavior now matters more than we thought and in ways we never imagined.

The world has gone from being connected to interconnected to interdependent. So many more people can now

By Jill Smokler
Author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy
There are no rights and no wrongs in parenthood. We all learn and we go and do the best we can and that's called success. We're talking about raising children, after all, not taking the SATS.

Actually, I take it back. There are wrongs and where sleeping is concerned, and I did them all. If there are any mothers out there struggling with sleeping, or wondering how to best approach it, I'd like to share with you exactly what I did so you can do the complete opposite.

You're welcome.

Force your newborn to sleep on top of you. I couldn't breastfeed Lily, and was convinced that she would never bond with me because of it. To achieve a sense of closeness, I forced her to sleep on top of me during her early days, which of course resulted in nothing but a newborn who couldn't sleep unless she was on top of me. It took months and months to undo.

Don't make them cry. Ever. Despite my name, I am quite a pussy when

By Susan Stiffelman, MFT
Author of Parenting Without Power Struggles
Welcome to the club. I don't know if this phenomenon took place in ancient Rome, when adolescent girls walked at a disturbing distance from their toga-wrapped fathers for fear of being associated with someone "so embarrassing," but I do know that in today's society, there is a phase of life where the mere presence of a parent can feel like social suicide.

While it's true that there are a few emotionally stalwart kids who roll with mom as she attempts to linger with the gang after delivering pizza, most will roll their eyes, looking at her aghast as if to say, "What are you doing here? You're completely ruining my life!"

Don't take it personally. For most kids, the journey of individuating from their parents seems to require a brutal disassociation from them. It isn't about you; it's not about your outfit, your lipstick, or the way you cheerfully try to liven up the conversation as you chauffeur

By Danny Dreyer
Author of Chi Marathon
Running a half marathon is a safe, effective and enjoyable way to get fit, learn to run well, and have a great time with others.

Learn to run well? Who needs to learn to run? Actually, most of us. If you find running challenging, and the idea of running 13.1 miles daunting, and if you've ever felt pain associated with running, the Chi Running technique will help you lighten your step, steady your breathing and make running truly enjoyable. It's all included in my new book Chi Marathon: The Breakthrough Natural Running Program for a Pain-Free Half Marathon and Marathon.

You too can run a pain-free half marathon, replete with the deep joy of true accomplishment, if you train mindfully and pay close attention to what your body really needs.

Here are 10 tips to help you get started:
1) Start from where you are. Sounds obvious, but most people try to do too much too soon considering their current level of fitness. Many

By Kristin Sidorov
As if we needed another reason to cut back on calories, a new study has found an alarming link between high-calorie diets and memory function. In those ages 70 and older, consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories a day could double the risk of mild cognitive impairment.

And while you may shrug it off if you're far from elderly, think again. The study gives a us peak at what our diets can do for us long term, and how we can try to protect ourselves in the future.

These findings point to something we've heard before-our healthy (and not-so-healthy) habits follow us. Although the study can't point to a specific mechanism connecting calories to dementia, it's not surprising that a link exists. We already know that a healthy lifestyle and diet is beneficial in defending against all kinds of chronic diseases. Adding mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor to dementia and Alzheimer's, to that list isn't a far stretch.

The study is quick to point

By Kristin Sidorov
Does this funky winter have you yearning for a fresh twist? Citrus fruits are a seasonal antidote to the winter's heavier, richer flavors and a delicious nod to the warmer months already peeking around the corner. They're also low-cal, packed with vitamin C, and can help reduce the risk of stroke (ladies!).

Brighten your average weeknight fare with these wholesome, citrus-y recipes that are crisp and comforting all at once-the perfect combination for a stellar winter's-almost-over meal.

-Meyer Lemon Risotto (Simply Recipes)
-Blood Orange Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Blood Orange Vinaigrette (Verses from my Kitchen)
-Winter Citrus Millet Tabbouleh (Healthy Green Kitchen)
-Lemon-and-Basil Chicken-Veggie Kebabs (Pictured: New Atkins Cookbook)
-Light Orange Beef and Broccoli (Pinch of Yum)
-Roasted Asparagus with Grapefruit and Lemon Oil (Streaming Gourmet)
-Glazed Salmon with Blood Orange Salsa (eCurry)
-Roasted

This mayo-free, low-fat, vegan dip is easy, delicious, and even mayo-hater friendly. From Chloe's Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way by Chloe Cascarelli.

Serves 8 to 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
5 ounces baby spinach
1 14-ounce package soft tofu, drained
1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces of canned, marinated, or frozen artichoke hearts, drained
Bread or tortilla chips for serving

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute onions until soft. Add garlic and red pepper and let cook a few more minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add spinach.

Let cook, stirring