Reducing A Wrinkle In Time
There is no “Fountain of Youth” although I’ve talked about many things that seem to come close to repairing the damage of time. Today I want to talk about wrinkles. The beauty industry spends over $17 billion for anti-aging products. People spend hundreds of...
B/S Control Freak
For those of us that want more control over our blood-sugar, did you know that our ability to handle sugar (“glucose tolerance”) goes down over the day? This means that the same amount of sugar eaten at 8am and eaten at 8pm causes a different fluctuation of blood...
Make America Go Again
At a 2020 dietary guidelines committee meeting with several take aways, one of the highlights came from Dr. Caroline Trapp, who talked about American under-consumption of a nutrient people need for their health – fiber. She said her number one concern was “number...
COVID19
Updated 3/6/2020 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is being discussed everywhere, and it’s really important not to forward sensational statistics and grow fears. We must remain calm, aware, and vigilant about the facts. To prevent spread of fears and...
Coming Out of the Closet
Carbohydrates have almost become a dirty word in today’s healthy minded dieters. But… carbohydrates are necessary to life and a key to health and wellness. So let’s let the truth about carbs come out of the closet. First and foremost, carbohydrates exist in...
The Phases of Changing Eating Habits
No one changes habits overnight, instead it’s always a journey of conscious purpose. Many people want successful change, but aren’t sure how to build themselves up for success. I always start with information. What are the goals? Why? How motivated are...
Soy Confusing
Soy is very controversial – some won’t touch it, and others swear by its benefits. I don’t understand how this nutritious powerhouse got its bad reputation, so let’s uncover some truths about it. Soy is a good source of protein, B vitamins, fiber, and minerals...
Spinach & Tomato Quiche – Free of Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
INGREDIENTS – Crust 100g of ground almonds 100g of gram flour 6 tablespoons of cold water 75g of coconut oil 50g of corn flour Salt and pepper INGREDIENTS - Filling 5 ounces box baby spinach, roughly torn 1 bottle of JUST Egg, cold and shaken well ½ cup cherry...
Farmer’s Savory Pie
A Vegan twist on Shepherd’s Pie, with a savory yet satisfying ensemble of plant-based protein and vegetables without a crust. It’s a great one- dish meal, perfect for Halloween or a Thanksgiving main dish. INGREDIENTS –Topping 6 white potatoes, peeled/cubed 2...
Stevia
You may find stevia in your local Farmers’ Markets as green plants. The leaves of these plants are sweeter than sugar. While the leaves may be eaten, the FDA doesn’t yet consider them GRAS (generally recognized as safe). However, stevia extract from this plant is...
