I missed the wonderful crunch of a crispy fried piece of chicken. It seemed that I was destined to brining boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (and, it is a great way to add moisture and flavor); or breading with coconut and nut flours (again, good). But, what if you wanted a piece of chicken with a […]
Once again, we are being told how to change our diets. This time, I think we are closer to what we need to get to – but, I still think that some clarification and explanation is required. Per the USDA: We are now to look at ‘healthy American’ diets (oxymoron, if I’ve read one), Mediterranean […]
I trust that everyone is getting back into the swing of things after a very hectic (but, I hope joyous Holiday Season). In an effort to be totally transparent, I often dread this time of year. The twinkle of the lights vanishes; trees and decorations have to be taken down and things are kind of, […]
Today, I thought I would spend my time writing about a meatier subject that’s been front and center in social media (and in numerous webinars) and that subject is our gut and how to keep it healthy. Your gut ‘ecosystem’ is really the center of health as it is the biggest immune system in your […]
Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year brings so many promises. Just hanging up a new calendar – pristine and unencumbered by the past, brings a sense of renewal; a fresh start. And, so it appears for a few days. Out with the old eating, in with a new ‘diet’. Out with being […]
No – these eggs will not send you to hell – dare I say, I think that they are heavenly (but, spicy). I love the taste of these lovely eggs – the simplicity of the ingredients and the wonderful palate for eyes and tongue! This recipe is a great example peasant food that doesn’t necessarily taste like something […]
Sorry to you ancestral eating detractors – but, the ancestral (Paleo / Primal) eating lifestyle is not a carnivore orgy. But, I too have seen examples where proponents of the diet say that you can eat meat, fish, and poultry to your heart’s content and not gain weight. And, I’ve seen numerous Paleo cookbooks where […]
May I start out by stating – ‘No It Doesn’t’. I do NOT subscribe to the idea that you need to spend hours pumping iron. None of us have the time. But, as we will delve into in future posts, what is sufficient to start? If I want to move forward – what do I do? Before we […]
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Saverin (in 1825) described how obesity took shape in two ways. First, that there was a natural predisposition (genetic) but – secondly in the following description – he could listen to “stout part(ies)” proclaim the joys of ”potatoes, grain or any kind of flour”. We have been taught that low-fat, high carbohydrate diets […]
Living well is part nutrition, part exercise, part genes. But, one thing that doesn’t seem to be stressed is our mental preparedness. You may have all the other things in place – but, if you don’t own your thoughts – it can lead to bad habits and character. Let’s all resolve to do better each […]
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