Creative Wellness Blog Posts in 2013

No More Trans Fats!

  • Nancy Monson

Great news today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is going to force food manufacturers to eliminate unhealthy trans fats from processed foods over the next few years. These fats, typically signaled by the designation “partially hydrogen… read more

Weight and Aging: You Can Work the Odds in Your Favor

  • Nancy Monson
Making pesto in a Tupperware Chop 'N Prep Chef. So much easier to clean these products than a Cuisinart food processor!

We’ve all heard that our metabolisms slow with age, making it harder to lose and maintain your weight. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible: There are lots of women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are successful at managing their weight. When I used t… read more

Sign up for my upcoming adult classes!

  • Nancy Monson

I’m going to be teaching a class called Collaging with Intention this fall for Westport Adult Education here in Connecticut. This 2-hour workshop is designed to help you visualize your goals and express hidden emotions by accessing your creativity, w… read more

Tennis Plus Running = Cardio Tennis

  • Nancy Monson

Personally, I’m not one of those people who loves to sweat. In fact, if I’m really honest, when I get my heart rate up, I just want it to go down again. I hate the gym and walking on a treadmill or taking a spinning class. I know I need to do more ca… read more

Oops! Is That Non-fat Frozen Yogurt Derailing Your Diet?

  • Nancy Monson
  • Health
Non-fat frozen yogurt
Non-fat frozen yogurt

Frozen yogurt shops are all the rage today—Pinkberry, Peachwave, Froyo—and they have an aura of offering a healthy snack, but are they really? Here are some tips for keeping this summer treat from getting out of control. read more

A Beginner’s Guide to the Creative Life

Cultivating Creativity
Cultivating Creativity

Are you a creative type? Before you answer that question, consider this: The act of creating is about bringing something into being that wasn’t there before. More likely than not you’ve done that. Cultivating your creativity can be a boon to your health. Follow my guide to open up the healing effects of creativity this year. read more