Ways Archive - Page 169 of 189 - Better.Cheaper.Slower.

The Walk That’s … Tough

February 18, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

I know it's tough to get motivated some days. But walking. Just walking. It's so good for you. Walking makes you feel better. All day. Improves your memory. Really. Helps to prevent all kinds of undesirable conditions. Press Play. Maybe this'll help.

Spring Watch, Part 2: Time and Space

February 16, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Grow a vertical garden. A living wall. Woolly Pockets hang on the wall. Easily. Indoor versions and outdoor versions. I grew a salsa garden in one: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, coriander. String beans and nasturtiums in others.

Don’t Just Sit There. Lunge forward.

February 14, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Even if you exercise vigorously for an hour every day - too much sitting significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity. So when you're in front of your TV or computer, do this - or something like it - for a minute, every hour or two.

Slower Sunday. Deeper Color.

February 13, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

I got my mid-winter flower fix in Hawai'i last week. Bougainvillea everywhere. Whole walls of it. If you've been staring at a lot of white snow, it's probably good to remind your brain about colors. Real deep colors. Thought you might like some. It's Sunday. Take a minute. Just Press Play.

Perspective

February 12, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Don't want to slip-slide or ankle-twist your way up or down this wicked steep trail. You're focused on the five or ten feet right in front of you. Back down on the beach, you see to the edge of the earth. Exercise your farsighted muscles. Press Play. You'll see.

Cheap Date Balsamic Caviar and Strawberries

February 9, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Balsamic "Caviar". Glistening, pearl-like spheres of flavor. On strawberry slices. Sounds romantic. Looks cool. Tastes great. Definitely a conversation piece. Perfect for Valentine's Day. A Cheaper Way to achieve a Better Slower ... experience.

Don’t Just Sit There. Neck for a minute.

February 7, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Even if you exercise vigorously for an hour every day - too much sitting significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity. So when you're in front of your TV or computer, do this - or something like it - for a minute, every hour or two.

Slower Sunday School Teacher

February 6, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Wanna know what Slow is? You're sitting here on the beach for a week. You think your life is in super slow motion. Then you see this guy and you think, OK, I guess I need another day or two to really slow down. Take a minute for a life-long lesson. Just Press Play.nn

Juicy Fruit

February 5, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Rich, juicy papaya and tart, spicy lime juice. An amazing two-ingredient fruit ceviche. Three days' worth of Vitamin C and a day's of Vitamin A. Near-zero glycemic load. 110 calories. C'mon, that's ten minutes of touch football.

Black-eyed peas at halftime

February 3, 2011
Dick Sandhaus

Just three grocery shopping days left to Game Day. So I'm here right now to help you munch Better and Cheaper during halftime. Heavy on flavor. Light on calories. Super light on fat. Ultra light on salt. No sugar. Minimal preparation.