I have posted about this mineral before but it’s always worth a refresher on the topic. Every evening in my after dinner ginger tea I add a serving of “Calm”, a powdered, unflavored magnesium supplement. The ginger tea is healthy in and of it’s self but adding a scoop of magnesium powder ups the nutritional […]

COCONUT WATER
Water is the elixir of life. Our bodies need it to survive, animals need it, plants need it, grass needs it. Every living thing needs water for survival. Our bodies are mostly water….the brain, heart, lungs, muscles, kidneys, skin are all high in water. Even our cells are mostly water. Regular day to day body […]

MCT Oil
I am almost one week into my Ketogenic diet. It’s going well. It’s in the early stages so I have a long way to go but in the first 5 days, I have dropped 3 pounds. And the nice thing about it is I’ve been eating well, no deprivation, no hunger, no cravings. This is […]

Keto Diet
True confessions…… As we continue to stay home, following our health officials advice on avoiding Covid 19, many of us have added a few pounds to the midsection. With home cooked comfort foods and baked bread and sweets, our favorite carbohydrate snacks etc., it’s been pretty darn easy to fill in our idle time with […]

TURMERIC
I have written about this spice in the past but it is worth repeating. I consume organic turmeric everyday and have for many years. I get my turmeric in a liquid tincture but you can get it in capsules as well. I do believe it is why I have low inflammation in my joints and […]

HERBS of choice!
I love cooking. I don’t follow any cookbooks or recipes per se. I just like to create with what I have on hand in my pantry, fridge, freezer and herb garden. Of course, right now my herb garden is out of season. Lately, it is covered in a blanket of snow. But once the spring […]

Soup Time
It’s definitely soup time. And with the recipe below soup can be the main event. A big bowl of steaming hot soup is so nourishing. To me, soup prep time is a good time to clean out the fridge of all the bits and pieces of vegetables and certain leftovers that could go into a […]

Swiss Chard
You’ve heard the recommendation to get something leafy green in your diet every day. I try to have a big green salad everyday to ensure I get that “green” food into my system. Green is good. Dark leafy greens are among the most nutrient dense foods you can eat. Lately I have been in a […]

Pomegranates!
It’s the season for pomegranates. I have always loved this beautiful fruit. I remember my Mom buying me pomegranates when I was young. I still look forward to this time of year when fresh pomegranates are available in the grocery stores. The job of breaking the fruit open and seeding it is not my favorite […]

Sugar and Heart Disease
This post is as much a “REFRESHER” for me as it is an informative bit of information for my readers. During Covid-19 I have been leaning into more sugary treats. I’m not alone when I confess this. Sugar is a “comfort” food that is easy to love and get hooked on. It’s basically a drug. […]




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