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I Know What to Do…I Just Don’t Do It Series Part II
I used to be an all or nothing dieter. I would make a plan in my head of the foods I was going to eat or avoid and feel really strong about it. And then, before I knew it, I would cave. I would decide to "just eat one". It might be an Oreo or Chips Ahoy, my two...
I Know What to Do…I Just Don’t Do It…Series
I hear this a lot when I am talking casually to people about things like good nutrition, getting enough sleep and exercise. The conversation starts with someone asking me a question and we start talking about healthy lifestyles. Suddenly, the person says, often with...
Top 10 Foods that Boost Your Memory and Brain Function
**In honor of Memorial Day, I'd like to say there is one thing we should never forget: freedom is not free. Thank you to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve to protect this great country of ours.** Has this ever happened to you? I had timed...
Have You Ever Tapped? (not dancing…)
Have you ever heard of Tapping or Emotional Freedom Technique? I stumbled on EFT or tapping last year when I was still recuperating from my boating accident and used it for pain management. Tapping is an exercise where you literally tap on specific acupuncture points...
How Our Brains and Bellies are Connected and Why it Matters
Have you ever heard of a broken brain? Have you ever worried that you have a broken brain? Or perhaps you know that you have a broken brain and have struggled with various treatments throughout your life to either fix it or help you live with it. A broken brain...
Wow! This is NOT Your Mother’s Cauliflower!
Cruciferous vegetables are very important for your health. Those are vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, and kale. We all know we need to eat them but yuck! How many times can you steam a head of...
Happy Holidays!
I want to wish all of my friends a Happy Passover and/or Happy Easter! It does not happen often that these two holidays land together like they have this weekend. Today is Friday, the first night of Passover and also Good Friday. I hope if you celebrate either of...
No Butter Needed Corn on the Cob
This week has been my spring break. I finished a class and decided to take a week off from school. Somehow, the week has sped by and I did not get my blog out. If you recall, my New Years resolution was to write a weekly blog. I do not want to break my promise so I am...
This Spice Can Help You Ward Off Diabetes
Does this sound familiar? Mornings are just crazy with everyone rushing around the house trying to get out the door with lunches, books and briefcases. Darn! You meant to make some breakfast but now, there just isn’t time. You grab a bagel or a Poptart or you skip...
Roasted Chickpeas
My sister in law served these as a finger food appetizer. They are yummy! Easy and inexpensive. 1 14.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt 5 dashes cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1) Preheat oven to 425°F. 2) Place chickpeas on...
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