Book Review: The Marshmallow Test

The Marshmallow Test: Mastering Self Control, by Walter Mischel, is not a self-help book and will not help you increase your willpower. It is a detailed account of the initial experiment the author conducted in the 1960s, the findings, evolution, and influence on society. There are some practical suggestions and tips recommended; however, this is not the focus of the book. If you enjoy reading about scientific studies, you will be highly entertained. I would recommend this to the science nerd, not the type-A what-should-I-do-and-eat seeker.

Read all about my takeaways from The Marshmallow Test on LinkedIn. 

Mischel, W. (2014). The marshmallow test: Mastering self-control. New York: Little, Brown and Company. 

Book Review: Mayo Clinic Going Gluten Free

The Mayo Clinic published, Going Gluten Free: Essential Guide to Managing Celiac Disease and Related Conditions. It debuted in 2014, so it needs some updating. Perhaps a good resource for the newly diagnosed celiac patient or someone exploring gluten intolerance, I have issues with some of the nutritional information offered. 

Read all about it in my review of Going Gluten Free on LinkedIn--the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Murray, J. (2014). Mayo Clinic going gluten free: Essential guide to managing celiac disease and related conditions. New York: Time Home Entertainment, Inc.

Book Review:The Whole30 Day by Day

If you are considering the Whole30 program and need some hand-holding, this book is for you! Check out my review on LinkedIn, The Whole30 Day by Day: Your Daily Guide to Whole30 Success, by Melissa Hartwig. 

Follow the Whole30: Eat meat, seafood, eggs, vegetables, fruit, and natural fats; avoid sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, and dairy. Reset your health, create new habits, and restore a healthy relationship with food. Commit to the 30 days with no cheats and use this day-by-day guidebook to stay on track, maintain your commitment, and record your progress.

Hartwig, M. (2017). The Whole30 day by day: Your daily guide to Whole30 success.New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Book Review: The Whole30

Check out my book review on LinkedIn: The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom. This program is hardcore and worth it. If you have never done an elimination diet or eaten paleo, I highly recommend it. Yes, there are a lot of rules. Yes, you will find it inconvenient and uncomfortable at times. However--if you stick it out and complete the program, you will reap the many benefits and be happy you did.

Hartwig, M. and Hartwig, D. (2015). The WHOLE30: the 30-day guide to total health and food freedom. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
https://whole30.com/

Dumbarton House

Steven and I visited Dumbarton House, nestled in Georgetown on Q Street. The history of Washington, DC, through maps and artifacts, was interesting. My major takeaway, however, after this first-time visit: This would be an AWESOME place to have an event! The inside--of course--but also, the courtyards and gardens are delightful.