Mindful eating

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, May 31, 2011

It might sound counterintuitive, but focusing on what you’re eating can actually help you avoid consuming too much, dietitians say.

And this does make sense. Because a close look at what went into that Extreme Supreme Taco Slider you were all set to devour in 30 seconds just might kill your appetite.

Families have less money to spend on vacations this summer, thanks to record-high fuel prices. When it costs a hundred bucks to gas up the Yukon, the traditional long road trip is out of the question for many folks.

In fact, car trips this summer will be so short that when the kids ask, “Are we there yet?” the answer will be, “Yes.”

Fortunate sons and daughters: Recent college graduates starting their first jobs need to carefully manage their money and avoid taking on too much debt, financial advisers say.

On the other hand, recent grads could listen to The Buzz’s message: You’ve actually landed a job. That’s almost like winning the lottery these days. Live it up, lucky ducky.

— Mark Carlson, Herald staff