Oatmeal is one of those power foods that I wish I ate more of. It has a lot of fiber for a healthy GI tract and it has been linked to maintaining a healthy cholesterol level, plus it helps keep you full much longer than a standard breakfast. But, some of the most popular ways to prepare oatmeal include adding a
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By Lisa Barrett Most people now recognize that their pets have notable personalities, and you probably know a timid, aggressive, or social dog or cat. But behavioral ecologists have been studying individual behavioral variation for some time. What once was deemed to be “statistical noise” or the result of inaccurate measurements, individual behavioral type, or personality, is now one of the
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The strong smell of pig urine in my bedroom is a warm memory. The rustling of the treat container or anything that sounded similar would elicit high pitched squealing. She lived in a Rubbermaid container that was about four feet long, a foot and a half long and a foot and a half tall. Her name was Clue, after a
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I grew up in a big, Italian family, which means that holidays (and regular days) were always filled with meatballs, sausage, chicken parmigiana, prosciutto, and other meat-based entrees. But you don’t need all of that meat to get a satisfying, flavorful, Italian-inspired meal. Today’s meatless Monday is an easy, healthier twist on an Italian classic- spaghetti pomodoro. (Pomodoro just means “tomato”
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by Lisa Barrett Most academics need to write. There are grant proposals, magazine articles, manuscripts for publication, class assignments, and blogs. I recently discovered a great resource for getting writing done: How to Write a Lot by Paul Silvia. In his short guide, Silvia instructs graduate students and professors about how to overcome writing misconceptions and how to
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By Lisa Barrett My recent trip to Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve and the Galápagos Islands with University of Wyoming students and professors was nothing short of magical. Since you already know why the Galápagos Islands are so interesting, you should not be surprised! A New Species The first stop on our two-week trip was to a cloud forest reserve near Mindo
Read moreButternut Squash Soup Recently, I had my wisdom teeth extracted. Although I was lucky that it was a simple extraction with no complications (and I somehow avoided the notorious “chipmunk cheeks” look), it still meant that my diet had to involved minimal chewing for a few days, so I decided to make an old favorite of mine- butternut squash soup.
Read morePresent time is here. If you are hurrying around looking for something great to give to your animal enthusiast, here are some of my favorites this holiday season. “Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine” by Marion Nestle I just got the book, although it is a few years old now. This book is a serious yet important
Read moreIf you’re switching to vegetarianism, or just trying to reduce your meat consumption, it’s important to make sure the veggie meals you make are balanced, especially in terms of protein. One of the reasons “rice and beans” and its many incarnations is such a staple around the world is that the grain (rice) and legumes (beans) complement each other’s amino
Read moreYou step up to the seven dots on the floor. You have the bowling ball in your hands. You walk your three and a half steps and release the ball. The ball spins and turns down the lane. As it veers away from the middle, your torso starts leaning in towards the head pin. As you lean, the ball changes
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