Laura Trice
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Laura Trice, M.D. is the CEO and founder of Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food, a natural foods company with nationwide distribution of healthy cookies since 2003. Dr. Trice is the author of The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook, taking your favorite dessert and snack foods and making wholesome versions. She has been a 3-minute speaker at TED 2008 and 2009 on the importance of gratitude and pausing.Dr. Trice holds an A.B. from Smith College in Chemistry & French, an M.D. from the University of Vermont and is a member of the Women’s Leadership Counsel of Los Angeles and TED. A writer, speaker and teacher, she is a believer that we each have every right to use the innate gifts and talents that we have. Dr. Trice is affiliated with Promises and has spoken at The Betty Ford Center. She is a second year clinical coach trained by the Dr. Pat Allen's Want Institute where they train educators of effective communication for business and personal communication improvement. Her healthy treats are packed with flavor to tease your tastebuds and her passion is making healthy cookies and healthy cookie recipes for everyone to enjoy.

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Why Dr. Ron Paul's National Defense Plan and Foreign Policy Are the Only Humane Options

205 Comments | Posted March 29, 2012 | 2:10 PM

I often hear people say, "I'd vote for Ron Paul if it weren't for his lack of national defense and foreign policy." I realize that people who make this statement have fallen prey to the clever and effective political spin that twists a candidate's message inside out. The truth is...

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Pro-Life? 7 Actions Men Can Take Today to Cure Abortion in 12 Weeks

65 Comments | Posted March 26, 2012 | 1:51 PM

Isn't everyone tired of abortion haggling? Especially listening to men debate whether birth control or abortion ought to be allowed? If you have an hour, refer to my article, The Intelligent Cure for Abortion.

I want to ask men to stop interfering...

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3 Reasons It's Important to Support Ron Paul to Win the Nomination and Presidency

115 Comments | Posted March 11, 2012 | 12:00 PM

3. Are Ron Paul's ideas crazy?

Dr. Ron Paul's ideas about the U.S.'s economy, national defense and our Constitution are as real and solid as ideas had by another famous leader who was also initially not listened to. Winston Churchill saw the danger of Hitler leading...

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Dr. Ron Paul: 6 Reasons He Is Electable and Will Win

0 Comments | Posted January 15, 2012 | 5:34 PM

Contrary to the false propaganda proclaiming that Dr. Ron Paul is "not electable", his numbers are rising, his support growing and he stands an excellent chance of winning both the GOP nomination and the 2012 presidential race.

Dr. Paul's opponents are desperate to stop Americans from listening to, and...

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The Intelligent Cure for Abortion: What Dr. Ron Paul Needs to Know

0 Comments | Posted December 14, 2011 | 12:38 PM

So, how can abortion be cured?

If approached intelligently, without political or religious agendas, abortion can be the issue that unifies, connects and defines American society rather than the issue that divides it.

Three areas need to be targeted:

  1. Education of both men and women on the importance...
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Penn State's Sandusky: The Worst Reasons Evil Thrives in America, and How to Vaccinate Against It

0 Comments | Posted November 14, 2011 | 12:29 AM

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. ~ Albert Einstein

Football is an American tradition based on male strength, courage, sportsmanship and honor. There are the rules of...

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5 Reasons Every Single American Needs to Register as a Republican Today

0 Comments | Posted October 3, 2011 | 7:55 PM

Yes, this means you.

  1. There is a good chance that our current president will lose the 2012 election. Registering as a Republican is the main way you get to have a say as to which Republican candidate gets the nomination and could end up as your next president.
  2. ...
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Dr. Ron Paul's 11-Point Plan That Could Save America

0 Comments | Posted September 26, 2011 | 10:21 PM

Have Americans read Dr. Ron Paul's written plan for the country? Are Americans ready to upset the apple cart in a controlled and methodical way for the betterment of the greater good? The main source I am referencing here is Dr. Ron Paul's website, so that we can...

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9 Presidential Traits That Make Dr. Ron Paul the Most Electable Candidate

0 Comments | Posted September 16, 2011 | 11:50 AM

Americans need to elect a president in 2012 who is a self-made person with a track record of doing more than throwing empty words and money at problems. No more smooth-talking, self-serving presidents surrounded by Wall Street types and lobbyists. We are going on 20 years of electing...

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The Top 10 Reasons Why Dr. Ron Paul Is the Only Rational Choice

0 Comments | Posted August 30, 2011 | 6:21 PM

The top 10 reasons why Dr. Ron Paul is the only rational presidential choice for Americans, Democratic, Republican and Independent:

10. Dr. Paul works a real job, has run a small a business and served in the military. He has been a physician for 40...

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An Open Letter to Charlie Sheen

0 Comments | Posted March 10, 2011 | 11:48 PM

Dear Charlie,

I have read some articles about you and watched some of your interviews. You have every right to do what you want within the bounds of what is legal, moral and ethical. However, I want to present some ideas for your consideration. With your permission, I will explain...

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Healthy Desserts: 6 Wholesome Holiday Recipes (PHOTOS, RECIPES)

0 Comments | Posted December 20, 2010 | 7:15 AM

The Wholesome Junk Food Cookbook is a collection of decadent desserts with a few ingredient changes to make the treats healthier for you. If you want to bake from this cookbook for the holidays, enjoy the six recipes below...or call a local Borders, Barnes...

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3 Tips for Holiday Eating To Keep You Trim

0 Comments | Posted December 7, 2010 | 5:59 PM

I was asked on Laura's Wholesome Junk Food facebook fan page, "How can I eat my favorite treats during the holidays and keep the pounds off or lose the weight quickly?" What a delicious question!

There are a few quick and easy tips to help you indulge in...

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Condoleezza Rice: A Role Model for Overcoming Adversity

0 Comments | Posted October 21, 2010 | 1:28 PM

Condoleezza Rice released a new book October 12 called "Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family and gave a talk at the Ronald Reagan Library this past Tuesday. It was my second Presidential Library, after seeing the JFK Library.

While many may know...

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Fantasia Barrino: How to Date a Married Man

0 Comments | Posted August 12, 2010 | 7:00 AM

and not feel awful.

Well, you don't. You can socialize with a man who has filed for divorce and minimize getting devastated. As most articles I write, I do not know if what is being reported is true about Fantasia Barrino, however I am going to talk...

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Positive Psychology: Unplug With Visual Nourishment

0 Comments | Posted June 1, 2010 | 10:19 AM

Have you noticed how much stuff we have to look at and track every day?

We get dressed, find the car keys, make sure everyone is fed and in the car seats safely. We track all the other cars to drive safely, stand in lines and sort...

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Unplug and Recharge by Properly Feeding and Caring for Your Body

0 Comments | Posted May 31, 2010 | 4:43 PM

Our bodies need fuel just like cars do. While we wouldn't dream of putting anything but the right gas in our cars for fear they would not run, many of us have the habit of putting things in our body that do not help us run well.

I remember as...

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Childhood Obesity - Could Backyard Games Help?

0 Comments | Posted May 28, 2010 | 11:29 AM

I just watched a wonderful video on Good Parenting Radio with host Matt Bubala. He interviews author Marlene Byrne, founder of Project Play, a series of fun books for children of many ages to read to increase spontaneous backyard play.

She talked...

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The Healing Power of Silence

0 Comments | Posted May 25, 2010 | 1:12 PM

Have you ever noticed how much background noise we experience?
We can be on the phone, talking to people near us, and simultaneously hear the fire-truck going by, a car alarm, loud music from a car or the sound a cash register makes when scanning an item. In...

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Honoring your needs without feeling guilty

0 Comments | Posted May 24, 2010 | 10:56 AM

What do you enjoy doing that you feel guilty doing because it's such a decadent luxury?

My argument is that you should not feel guilty and are not being selfish, but, taking such good care of yourself that it feels uncomfortable, and you misinterpret that discomfort as guilt, selfishness or...

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