Where’s the Meat?

Meatless Mondays were a huge bust in our house. My husband moved the food around on his plate and asked, where’s the meat? After dinner he proceeded to grab a bag of potato chips because he was still hungry. Not exactly what I was going for. But anyone who knows me, knows I’m pretty hard …

Omega-3 vs Omega-6

Omega-3s and Omega-6s are named essential fats because our bodies need them to function, but we cannot produce them. 1,2 The ratio of Omega-3s to Omega-6s in the American diet has change drastically over the last 50+ years. I believe, this is one reason for the rise in cancer and other diseases. According to Servan-Schreiber, …

New Find!

I stumbled across this at Sprouts and thought I would try it. It is a great thirst quencher on a hot summer day! Bonus Benefits: It’s made with Green Tea Improves your gut health Adds probiotics to your diet Increases flavonoids and phytochemical intake A great substitute for soda, sweet tea or other sugary drinks …

Love Today

Early on, a close friend allowed me the time and space to process my husband’s new illness. She and I are both in healthcare and both had experience working with patients who had brain tumors. The gravity of the diagnosis was not lost on us. She cried with me and went through the “what ifs” …

Avoiding Sharp Peaks: Sugar and Glycemic Index

You’ve started increasing your vegetable intake, your eating sprouts and you might even be juicing. Now what? Now it’s time to look at the other foods and beverages your consuming. You have probably heard over the years that sugar feeds cancer. Its not just sugar from candy and sodas. We have to also look out …

A Cup of Tea?

A cup of tea, or three! In China and Japan green tea has been known for thousands of years to promote health. My interest in green tea was peaked very early on when it was said to be singled out by the National Institute of Health “as the most promising alternative agent warranting further research” …