Category: Health and Wellness

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Sunday Dinner Series: Southern Comfort Breakfast with Baked Salmon

After a long, weekend away celebrating my wedding anniversary, the last thing I wanted to do was spend a lot of time in the kitchen, after returning home. Whenever I’m short on time, or just don’t feel like preparing a time-consuming dinner, I always resort to my favorite: breakfast, or brinner (breakfast for dinner). My southern comfort breakfast, with baked salmon, is a favorite in … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Southern Comfort Breakfast with Baked Salmon

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A Marriage Made in Healthy!

Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary. Wow! That’s a lifetime in comparison to the short duration of many marriages today. What has helped our love to endure is that we not only vowed to: “…have and hold, in sickness and in health,” but we committed to helping each other stay healthy. Because we had already adopted a vegetarian lifestyle before we … Continue reading A Marriage Made in Healthy!

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Carbs Demystified!

These days, trying to make sense of the vast amount of nutrition information is mind-boggling. We find ourselves perplexed about the right foods to eat, and how much food to eat. One nutrition topic of confusion is carbohydrates. How important are carbs? Are you wondering which carbs are good or bad? Knowing the answers to these questions, and having a clearer understanding can help us … Continue reading Carbs Demystified!

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Outdoor Eating Safety Tips

What better way to enjoy the hot weather than relaxing in your backyard or on your deck, and enjoying summer foods like potato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad? But, food poisoning can quickly turn that enjoyment into a trip to the emergency room or extended periods in the bathroom, for you, your family and friends. To prevent food poisoning, caused by salmonella bacteria, the most … Continue reading Outdoor Eating Safety Tips

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Pluck Your Weeds!

During the summer months, I enjoy spending time in my yard. After working all week, watering, feeding, and maintaining my flowers on the weekend, is a welcome joy. When Saturday morning arrives, my husband and I start our day having coffee on the deck. Then, it’s time to get to work! He’s usually cutting the lawn, while I’m plucking the weeds. Let me just say … Continue reading Pluck Your Weeds!

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Mediterranean Diet Spotlight: Olive Oil

Since May has been designated as International Mediterranean Diet month, let’s continue our focus on this healthy way of eating. Research studies have shown that this diet is the most heart-healthy, and can increase lifespan. One of the key players in this diet is olive oil, which is used extensively in the Mediterranean diet, and provides numerous health benefits. Whether you’re new to using olive … Continue reading Mediterranean Diet Spotlight: Olive Oil

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Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables with Couscous

Oldways, an organization committed to “Inspiring good health through cultural food traditions and lifestyles,” declares May as International Mediterranean Diet Month! During this month, the goal is to bring attention to the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Research studies have proven that the Mediterranean diet is a much healthier alternative to the American diet. In celebration, I decided to put my own spin on … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables with Couscous

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Get Fit on the Job!

Trying to develop a regular fitness routine can present challenges. Busy schedules can sometimes make it difficult to find time to workout. But, what if you could workout while on the job. Just imagine: losing 5 or 10 pounds, while just sitting at your desk. Getting fit while working isn’t a new idea, but the idea seems to be making a comeback. Recently, there has … Continue reading Get Fit on the Job!

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Sunday Dinner Series: Vegetable Medley Quiche

There are some food combinations that we expect to go well together, like peanut butter & jelly, macaroni & cheese, and cookies & milk. So, when it comes to experimenting with new food combinations, for Sunday dinner, I usually take the safe route. It’s not that I don’t like trying new things; I don’t like experimenting with Sunday dinner. My family looks forward to my … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Vegetable Medley Quiche

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