Even from my home in rural Nicaragua it is hard to ignore all the recent commotion about sugar. Whether it is through my social media feeds, newspaper articles, or documentaries, it seems that there is a constant stream of headlines; from describing the latest study results showing the negative ...
A Day in the (Beach) Life
The question I am asked most frequently by both friends and hotel guests is “What do you DO all day?” This question may in part be motivated by our location in a rural part of a developing country, with its lack of access to the amenities and conveniences that we are accustomed to; and also partly ...
Food Tracking Apps: An Aid to Healthy Eating or an Added Stress?
Recording food intake can help you better understand your food choices and identify areas to target for improvement. In my professional life, I can attest to the usefulness of keeping dietary records. While working clinically this information helped to pinpoint specific foods or eating patterns that ...
Simple Tasty Homemade Chocolates in Less than 5 Minutes!
There has been a lot more traffic on our usually deserted beach over the last few days, which means that the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday is upon us and Easter is just around the corner. As a child, during the week preceding Easter, I was a busy little bee (or should I say bunny). Pouring melted ...
Forever Young: The Truth About Suicide Loss
Today is my brothers’ birthday. Today, just as she has done for the past 43 years, my mother will bake a banana cake, smother it in vanilla icing, and place a few candles on top; which my 6 year old niece will vie to blow out. There will be singing and laughter, maybe even a few balloons, but my ...
