While cases of Covid-19 are on the rise, not every case is symptomatic. Social distancing sequesters those who are ill with the virus, and protects each of us from those who are unwitting carriers. Their immune systems protect the thousands … Continue reading →
My wonderful mother was not a domestic diva. She knew nothing about cooking when she and Dad married. “Your Grandfather wanted a homemade pie. I had no idea how to make it, but followed a recipe. I rolled the dough … Continue reading →
I am on the horns of a dilemma. As a (mostly) vegan consumer, I welcome something savory and easily prepared. These plant- based, meatless burgers and sausages sound like an answer to a prayer. I can cook one of those … Continue reading →
Are you feeling over-stuffed after the Holidays? If you are like me, you left the ranch and grazed on lots of sugar, salt, and fat that made everything taste oh so good. Now you eye the scale and look to … Continue reading →
No one argues that we need Vitamin D. Although we call it a vitamin, our bodies also produce Vitamin D, along with melatonin, when we expose our skin to sunlight. According to Patrick Quillin PhD, RD, CNS, in his book … Continue reading →
I’m using that play on words for the title of this blog to make a point. It seems every article or book on nutrition I’ve read lately praises the health benefits of eating plants, and lots of them. But why? … Continue reading →
I’ve been musing about aging lately. Partly because I write about aging issues under my Care Giving blog stream, but mostly because I am “of a certain age” and growing older by the minute. Today, while driving through the fall … Continue reading →
Make no mistake. Healthcare is a thriving industry in America. Are we getting a bang for our buck? Here is how our healthcare system ranks compared to other developed countries. Hint: disheartening considering how much money we … Continue reading →
It’s so frustrating. Bombarded with ads for foods we know are bad for us, we still scarf down double hamburgers loaded with cheese and bacon, topped with added fries. After inhaling every delicious morsel, we lean back and think, … Continue reading →
Why Buy Organic? My mother would be shocked if she saw me cooking up a storm with my organic veggies. When she and Dad were married during World War II, cooking was the last thing on her radar. Her … Continue reading →