I'm Annoyed With Oprah Winfrey

Ack...I am really ticked off about the Oprah thing with Sarah Palin. I'm upset that Oprah would decide to not have Sarah Palin on her show --I mean how many women would want to hear more and learn more about the potential next Vice-President of the United States? I would. How obvious can Oprah be? That would be a ratings coup I'm guessing for Oprah, and yet Ms. Winfrey declines to have Ms. Palin on. Hmmm. Couldn't be that Oprah, who happens to be a strong supporter of Obama, could be reluctant to give air time to the competition, could it?
I know it is Oprah's show, and of course her right to pick guests to be on it, but this just sounds so childish and immature of Oprah. Democrat or Republican, this is undoubtedly an historic election and Oprah just seems to be acting petty. If Oprah were to have stayed completely quiet about her Presidential Election views, then it would make more sense. I could understand how she might want to stay out of the media as regards to her preferences. But Oprah didn't do that; Oprah let everyone know that she was supporting Obama, which is great. But now Oprah is looking silly and petty by reusing to have Sarah Palin on her show. I am sure heads are rolling over at Harpo Studios because this story leaked out. Wouldn't want to be in the path of hurricane Oprah right now, that's for sure.

So that's my vent for today. I humbly step down from my soap box. What do you think?
Should Oprah have had Sarah Palin on her show, or is Oprah doing the right thing by not having any candidates on until the election is over?

Secrets To Eating Healthy For You and Your Kids

I just finished watching Oprah ( a repeat, but still interesting) where she had on Jerry Springfield's wife, Jessica Seinfeld, who has written a cookbook called Deceptively Delicious. In case you have missed hearing about this book the first time around, it is a cookbook full of recipes that use veggie purees that are healthy and that kids will love. Like brownies made with carrot and spinach purees. They looked delicious on TV, and Oprah and the audience seemed to love them, and the best part is that the carrots and spinach is undetectable. So kids are eating healthy without realizing it!

I have to admit that I am not the best example when it comes to eating healthy, and making sure my kids get their daily servings of veggies and fruits. But after watching Jessica Seinfeld today, I feel inspired to get my family eating healthier. I have been thinking about trying to get more organized in the meal planning, and trying to cook meals at home much more.

To convince me even more, Dr. Oz came on and talked about how kids today are eating so poorly that they will be having heart disease and more by the time they are in their 20's and 30's. After listning to Dr. Oz talk, I really felt like the poster mom for bad eating habits. Ugh.

So I am going to change things around here asap. I will update on our healthier eating changes soon, and hopefully it will be a good report! Wish me luck!

Dr. Oz's Exercise Tips For A Healthier You!

Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., cardiac surgeon extraordinaire, is one of the country's leading voices for healthy living. Dr. Oz is a regular on Oprah, and one of the country's leading voices for healthy living. Here is Dr. Oz's Exercise Rx:

• Lift weights 30 minutes a week for bone health.

•Walk 30 minutes a day for weight control.

• Exercise 60 minutes a week at 80 percent of your maximum heart rate* for a healthier heart.

*To calculate your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, the maximum heart rate of a 45-year-old woman is 175. She should work out
60 minutes a week at a heart rate of 140 beats a minute. A good rule of thumb: The exercise should be aggressive enough to make you sweat in a cold room.

To read more of what Dr. Oz has to say about women and health, read on.