I don’t usually post during the week; too tired after my 9 to 5, and not enough creative energy. And, I like to respect that others also have a daily grind, and prefer to limit my postings to the weekends. But, I thought the video below, with ChefMD John La Puma, on Culinary Medicine in Action, was worth sharing immediately — hope you’ll find it … Continue reading Take Charge of Your Health with Food!
When it comes to buying food for myself and my family, I’m extremely conscientious and take great care to buy the best foods I can afford. I scrutinize food labels and buy the freshest produce. I know that organic produce is better, but it isn’t always economically feasible. Therefore, I buy local produce that’s in season. Since I’m not buying organic produce, which has lower … Continue reading 10 Most Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables
When I decided to adopt a vegetarian diet 30-plus years ago, I embraced it completely and never looked back — no more steaks, ribs, or burgers. But, this path to vegetarianism worked for me — you may not be ready to commit entirely to a meatless diet. But, that’s ok. You have to decide what works best for you. Adopting a vegetarian diet is a … Continue reading Is a Vegetarian Diet Right for You?
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!
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!
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!
It’s not often that I will post on a topic that I’ve previously discussed. Except, when that topic is so important and there is much more that I can say in a single post. For this reason, I’d like to bring further attention to the sedentary lifestyle of many American office workers. In my post last week, I talked about getting fit on the job, … Continue reading Get Up, Stand Up!
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!
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
Okay, I admit: I’m cynical when it comes to trusting what’s in my food. For this reason, I spend much of my time reading the food labels, while grocery shopping. Even though I buy the same items week after week, I still check the labels to make sure the ingredients haven’t changed. The current food label is a little difficult to understand. It’s hard to … Continue reading Nutrition Labels Getting Makeover
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