“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” Author Unknown “Dancing of the autumn leaves on a surface of a lake is a dream we see when we are awake.” Author Unknown The autumn equinox occurs tomorrow which signals that day light and night become nearly equal …
Tag Archives: Nutrition
9/13/19
Topic of the day: Healthy food toppings and “additives” for texture, taste, and color. Many of us have heard that things like flax seeds, nutritional yeast, and spirulina powder are good for us. But we don’t tend to incorporate a variety of these things on a consistent basis. We also don’t know how to use …
8/23/19
Complex carbohydrates: Reviving millet and brown rice One of the hardest food groups for me to find time to add to my diet is complex carbohydrates. It also seems we have forgotten about the value of integrating complex carbohydrates into our diet since everyone seems to be on a low carb kick. People confuse the …
8/18/19
Topic for the day: Simple recipes for singles The other day I received a zucchini, three tomatoes and three tiny cucumbers from someone’s garden. I wanted something simple, quick and wholesome to do with these vegetables. My go to recipe for zucchini is: Cut one zucchini into small round slices. Put in the bottom of …
8/11/19
Word for the Day: Healthier Desserts Tis the season of my favorite fruit—blueberries and peaches. What a wonderful way to get our daily dose of antioxidants. The Mayo Clinic explains the importance of getting antioxidants in our diet. “They [antioxidants] help minimize the impact of free radicals, which are an unstable byproduct of natural cell …
8/10/19
Word for the Day: probiotics I don’t keep track of the latest food fads. But even if probiotics aren’t still trending, there seem to be good reasons to make sure you include them in your diet. Dr. Andrew Weil states, “These {probiotics} are used to increase the number of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract. …
8/9/19
Word for the Day: Supplements “I always ask my patients to bring all their supplements with them to their appointments, and I’m not exaggerating when I say that many arrive with a bagful of bottles. They frequently share that they’re not sure whether the supplements are working for them, or how much they should be …
8/5/19
Word for the day: Food Rut Sometimes I get in food ruts. I tend to cook whole foods that can be pretty bland because they are fast and simple. However, this week I need to add a little more flavor and spice to my diet. One of the best ways for me to do that …
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