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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We all know about Vitamin D – the “sunshine vitamin” which is so good for your bones and teeth. And, what better way to get Vitamin D than from a glass of fortified milk! Yessiree – I am all set. But, I bet that you didn’t know that Vitamin D deficiency is becoming more prevalent […]
The rain finally let up and the sun is starting to peak through the clouds. Since I have been housebound most of the day, it seemed a good time to lace up my shoes and head out for my daily walk. Normally, I am listening to a podcast to while away the time. However, today – my […]
Happy Friday – and, I bet many of you are going to either host a Holiday Party or attend one this weekend. It’s fun, right? Absolutely! Everyone is dressed in their holiday finest (unless it is an Ugly Christmas Sweater party) – but, with the festive mood and goodies – you can let your hair […]
Last week – I wrote about a very popular vegetable. It is rare that carrots are not loved by young and old. So, today – let’s change that up a bit – and, perhaps, a ‘not so favorite’ vegetable. Today’s ‘farmaceutical’ – Brussels sprouts! Brussels sprouts are not always loved. But, when cooked correctly – […]
I love autumn – cooler weather (although it is still pretty warm here in Texas), football, the colors of the turning leaves, and of course, more robust food and flavors. But, with autumn also comes lots of other things to do, meeting to attend, and school activities are in full swing (including the need to […]
Autumn is here – and with it a whole new cast of vegetables that are in season and at the peak of flavor. Today’s ‘farmaceutical’ – carrots! Carrots have gotten a bum rap from a number of well-meaning eating plans. ‘They have too much sugar’ is the refrain I hear most often. And, yes, the […]
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