Author of Food, Feelings and Freedom: The End to Emotional Eating
Should I be taking Folic Acid or Folate?
During my pregnancies, I became very aware of the need for Folic Acid in my diet. But recent news stories have shared a warning - stay away from Folic Acid!
What?!
Folic Acid is...
5 Ways to Live Forever
A rare and wonderful man left this world recently - my grandfather (papa). In his 86 years, Papa experienced a rather “basic life”; but one that touched many people. Clearly, he did not live forever,...
Use honey, or propolis, to fight that cough!
Ahhhhh, it's cold season...and I don't mean winter....I mean the sniffles and sneezes. My youngest son recently endured a month-long relationship with our tissue box before undergoing a tonsillectomy. Poor guy! And...
You can have your cake, and eat it too!
Hello holidays! Hello cakes, cookies, cocoas, cheeseballs and all the yummy sugary, fatty treats that you can imagine. This time of year, I actually crave peppermint mochas; such an odd and...
Cranberries! Not just for Sauce
Sometimes, I have the most random thoughts while grocery shopping. The most recent? - Why can I only get fresh cranberries around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I can get cranberry juice year-round? Don't worry, I...
Get to know your IT Band
No this isn't your computer co-worker joining his friends in his garage to jam. HA!
Your IT Band is your Iliotibial Band. It is not a muscle but rather a deep fascial layer. This connective tissue...
Fiber! Eat a Varied Diet.
Fall is an excellent time to get to know pumpkins which I learned are an excellent source of fiber - Insoluble Fiber, that is.
Did you know there are different kinds of fiber? Most of us...
Yay for Apples! Back to basics.
I adore Autumn. It is easily my favorite time of year. What's not to love - the leaves changing colors, the harvest from our garden, the cooler temps, and of course, the abundance of...
