Tag Archives: food

Don’t Forget This Critical Nutrient..

                                         Dessert idea from yours truly 🙂 We hear a lot these days about the importance of getting enough calcium.  It is one of the most highly recommended supplements – heck even Dr Oz uses it!   And for good reason too.  Calcium … Continue reading

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Mother Nature Does It Best…..

Walking my dog I caught the scent of grapes, so I looked over and saw these right within reach.  Naturally I grabbed a few for the trail.  I found out the place was loaded with them.  I’ll have to bring … Continue reading

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Don’t Believe All You Hear!

Scanning the health news yesterday from some usually reliable sources, I ran into a “study” that definitely deserves a    award.    The title of the study alone should have sent up red flags, and maybe even a little snicker, but considering … Continue reading

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Free Radicals Come at a Cost…

By now you’ve probably heard of free radicals and and all of the evils they wreak on our bodies, and also the great hope we have with the antioxidants at our disposal.  Do you actually take advantage of these? Many people … Continue reading

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Eating Healthy, Right?

They say you should get three servings of fish per week, I guess this makes one……. Ok,  no one is going to be foolish enough to think eating goldfish crackers is healthy, but what some would be surprised to find out is … Continue reading

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Dietary Jiu-Jitsu: Substitution is the Answer!

“Dieting” has become such a dirty word, hasn’t it?  Oh sure, there certainly are some healthy ones out there, but lets think for a minute.  What words spring to mind when you hear the word dieting?    Restrictions…. Abstention…..Avoidance…..Regimen…….blood, sweat, anguish…     All very … Continue reading

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Droppin a Few In The Land Of Plenty…

Look closely at the two plates on my dinner table.  The one on the left is the sole survivor of a set my mother fed us with in the 1950’s.  It can still get the job done, but as you … Continue reading

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“I Could Eat an Elephant!” “Ooops!”

Have you ever heard this marvelous piece of advice before:  “Eat only when you’re hungry.  Mid morning or afternoon snacking is a big part of the problem –  we often eat without even thinking about it…..”     – I’ll bet you have heard … Continue reading

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The Right Whey to Lose Weight

On the shelves of your local grocery store… Have you had your whey protein shake yet today?  If you aren’t using this amazingly effective (and good tasting) food source, you are missing out on a whole slew of rich benefits.  … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving All! Lets live it up!

One of the traits of successful people is their ability to “compartmentalize”,  and this certainly applies to festive occasions.  Why rain on your own parade?  Those who tell you to limit the damage from the “dangerous for dieters” holiday occasions … Continue reading

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