In my last post, I talked about the #1 hidden danger in foods: sodium. As adults, we have the capacity to control our diets and what we eat. Children, on the other hand, have to rely on their parents to do what’s best. And, protecting our children from food dangers should be top priority. Recent news articles have reported that high levels of sodium are … Continue reading Protect Your Child from Sodium Overdose!
It’s much easier fighting against a formidable enemy that you can see. But, what if the enemy is invisible and hiding in your food. That enemy is sodium! Too much sodium, in your food, can lead to high-blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for stroke and heart attack. Not to mention that high-blood pressure is known as the “Silent Killer” because of the … Continue reading Beware of the #1 Hidden Danger in Your Food!
I’m always looking for information that adds to a healthier and better quality of life. Recently, while semi-watching ‘The Doctors,’ I overheard the discussion about secret tips to living longer. Well, this was certainly information I wanted to share. I wasn’t too surprised by the secrets revealed, but the information was a reaffirmation that there are things we can do to live healthy, and longer. … Continue reading 4 Secret Tips to Living Longer!
I’m asked often, by friends and family, what do I eat? Those who have eaten my cooking are amazed at my creativity in adapting traditional meat recipes into vegetarian/flexitarian meals. Honestly, I’m surprised at times, at how well the meals turn out. I usually don’t use recipes for my weekly general cooking; too tired and not enough time. However, on Sundays I tend to make … Continue reading What’s For Dinner?
With so much information available on nutrition and healthy eating, it can be difficult for us to understand exactly what we should eat to be healthy. If there is one food rule we should remember, and that is, “Eat Simple Food.” But, you may ask “What is Simple Food?” The answer is quite simple (no pun intended): it is food that provides energy and nutrition, … Continue reading Eat Simple Foods
The cold season is well under way, and believe it or not, you already have the best secret weapon for fighting colds. No, it’s not your medicine cabinet; it’s your kitchen. That’s right! The family kitchen is the best defense against colds. Why? Because the kitchen is your science lab for preparing and storing foods that help fight against the common cold. Just recently, I … Continue reading Don’t Ignore Your Secret Weapon for Fighting Colds
Love is in the air! Romantic dinners for two, at a cozy restaurant are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. But, if you’ve stuck with your New Year’s resolution to be healthy, you don’t want to resort back to old habits by eating unhealthy on this day. So, how do you maintain a healthy diet while eating out? Well, with a little planning, creativity, and will power, … Continue reading Dine Healthy On Valentine’s Day!
In honor of Black History Month, I’d like to focus on why it’s important to eat and prepare healthy, soul food. When you think of soul food, you usually think of foods that are fried, high in trans fats, sugars, and calories. Rightly so; traditional soul foods are prepared with lard, butter, white sugar, fatty meats, white flour, and other lesser quality ingredients. Daily consumption … Continue reading Start a New Tradition: Celebrate a Healthy, Black History Month
In my last week’s post, I mentioned that I rarely get sick, which I credit to my vegetarian diet. However, in addition to eating healthy, I always make sure that my immune-boosting, flu-protecting, survival kit is stocked and ready. And, you may wonder exactly what is in my kit. Well, below are the items I make sure I have available and accessible when the flu … Continue reading Stock Your Flu-Survival Kit Now!
If you haven’t heard, the flu virus is spreading rapidly, and ready to attack any human in its path. So, if you haven’t taken any precautions to protect yourself from the flu, now is a good time. Prior to the flu season, I start making preparations to build up my immune system. I’m one of those people, who rarely get sick, and have never had … Continue reading Flu-proof Your Body
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