Be Inspired and Informed

16Sep 2017

I would probably venture a guess that you are familiar with the Atkins Diet.  Remember that?  Eggs, chicken, bacon, cream, mayo – very few carbs. Lots of water and vitamins.  The Diet Revolution was first published in 1972 – and it promised improved health and rapid weight loss.  It fell by the wayside when Dr. […]

18Sep 2017

No, I am not channeling Timothy Leary (a bit before my time). And, it is not a contradiction.  Stay with me for a moment – and you will understand why tuning out certain activities can help you ‘tune  – in’ to those activities that add meaning to our lives. Our lives are full of stress […]

20Sep 2017

We have always heard that vegetable oil is SO healthy for us.  Canola, Corn, Soy Bean; Sunflower; Safflower; Peanut (etc.) – they will all decrease your cholesterol levels as they are low in saturated fats.  They are the ultimate in ‘heart healthy’ cooking and inexpensive. They can also take high heat – and rarely turn […]

22Sep 2017

I am from the ‘Dairy Country’ of Minnesota.  I grew up milking cows at my cousins’ farms.  We drank raw milk (oh, it was good) – so, I am a dairy lover (and, born a Wisconsin ‘Cheesehead’). But, those were the days before rBGH (Bovine Growth Hormone), overuse of pesticides, GMO’s (genetically modified organisms), and […]

25Sep 2017

I don’t know about you, but Alzheimer’s scares me.  It doesn’t run in my family – yet, I am concerned about cognitive decline (those increasing number of senior moments). What makes Alzheimer’s worse is that there is no good treatment for it – maybe a way to slow down the progress – but, not to […]

25Sep 2017

I admit that I am a Food Network junkie.  Although my eating has changed, I still appreciate the creative things that they do with the ingredients.  So, imagine my surprise when Ina Garten provided this recipe for Roasted Asparagus and Prosciutto! I HAD to try it!  I admit that my pictures are not as good […]