Honey, Honey!
Out of the blue the other morning I couldn’t get the idea of having honey on a homemade biscuit for breakfast out of my mind.…
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Project Healthy Me
Take this as a nudge, maybe a not so gentle nudge, to think about your diet and physical activity habits. On a scale of 1…
Ten “Super” Foods for a Well-Stocked Kitchen
What is a “superfood”? Most doctors and nutritionists will tell you that there is no scientific definition of “superfood,” that it is a marketing buzzword…
Avocados: A Must Eat Super Food
Looking for a good way to embrace a healthy diet? Add avocados to your list of super foods. Avocados are ancient fruits that have been…
“Nudging” Yourself To Better Health
Most of us at one time or another, or perhaps all the time, want to improve how we eat, exercise, sleep and manage stress. Yet…
Healthy Grilling
Grilling season is in full swing with the annual pastime of celebrating the warm days of summer, vacations, and camping. The art of grilling and…
Blood Pressure: Manage It
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like sneaky, silent things – especially things that might harm me. That is why I am a…
Sugar Substitutes: Challenging the Myths
Lately we’ve been hearing sugar substitutes, also called nonnutritive or artificial sweeteners, may promote weight gain and may cause diabetes or make it worse. This…
Muscle: Use It, Feed It Right, Or Lose It
The aging process isn’t always kind. No kidding! As we march through our decades, we sometimes slowly or sometimes abruptly realize we could have done…
A Red Pepper and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Growing up I had a cherished aunt who lived as an artist in the south of France. I loved her work. She had fascinating objects…