I am shocked at the obesity we are seeing - on the playground, in the shops, at the grocery store. This book explains one major reason why the obesity rate is shooting up. In addition to life changes, FAT, SUGAR, and SALT are commonly added to our foods by the food industry, and they affect our brains/body to want MORE of everything! Some of us have been thinking this might be a contributer to obesity, but lack the background to investigate. The author is an MD, former Dean of Harvard Medical School, and also of Yale. The first half explains what is happening to our brains/body, how the manufacturers are taking advantage of body reactions to FAT, SUGAR, SALT, and huge proportions. He describes how these items are slid/sneaked into our foods under various names, hiding their presence. I would suggest this book to anyone who is struggling with guilt for overeating, or who is responsible for feeding families. The second part of the book gives suggestions for combatting this overpowering industry that wants us to eat MORE, MORE, MORE, affecting out brains to demand MORE, MORE, MORE!... and I admit, I was drawn to the book because of the photo of the Carrot Cake! I weighed 10 1/2 lbs. at birth and have been struggling since childhood to keep my appetite in check, and feeling guilty most of that time. It is a new book and on the New York's Best Seller list.
Now, for something quilty, FINALLY... a Pineapple Blossoms in progress. The colors are a bit brighter in person, and I've used almost all stash. It was looking a bit 'blah' so I added the fushia, and bright blue here and there. There will be horizontal sashing yet to make, with light cornerstones. And YES, I saved the cut-off triangles, trimmed them to 2 1/2 inches - a perfect border! This is from Bonnie Hunter's Quiltville.com Quiltville.com which she taught last month in Casper, Wyoming, and where I finally had the pleasure of meeting her. I'm only allowed to sew (and blog) for short periods of time due to this pesky pinched nerve thing which is taking waaaaaay too much time and energy for my liking!