Available October through February, fall and winter are the peak season for persimmons.
The two most common varieties available in the United States are Hachiya and Fuyu. The key difference between the two is their level of astringency that gives a bitter taste.  Hachiya persimmons with a pointed bottom contain very high levels of tannins and are unsavory if eaten before they are ripe and soft.
Fuyus, on the other hand, look like golden orange tomatoes and are far less astringent before ripening.  They are eaten when firm and crisp.  The skin …

by Kate Hasich
You might wonder, once the weight is off, how do I maintain my hard earned achievement? The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) is a website dedicated to answering this very question. They have a large registry of people who have lost a substantial amount of weight and kept it off for a long period of time. The average weight loss is 60 pounds, maintained for an average of 5 to 7 years. These registered people then participate in ongoing research, which surveys their habits, successes and difficulties. This …