It is important to remember that no one single food, foods of one type, or the exclusion of a single food or food type should be considered unless specified by your doctor. It is important to eat a well-rounded diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, meats, fish, etc. Do not go on a diet that removes all of a food type or requires eating only a certain food type without having a thorough discussion with your doctor. This goes for whether you are considering this for health purposes or dieting for weight control. Our bodies are complicated and they need different things from different foods and food groups to function properly over time!
Helping you know how to use foods as medicines. You can help your body to heal and stay healthy by the foods you eat!However, with any medical condition, always consult with a physician before any changes in routine, diet or medication.
Friday, December 31, 2021
Thursday, December 30, 2021
FAMILY MEALS
However, the pleasure and peace from such occasions will be null and void if the process creates more stress. Try these simple ways to get family meals going in your home:
- Be realistic. You cannot expect to put a gourmet caliber meal on the table in a matter of minutes. It is the togetherness that counts, not the quality of the meal.
- Order in food, if necessary. Conversation and togetherness can be accomplished over a delivered pizza or Chinese takeout.
- Make soups, lasagna, casseroles, etc when you can and refrigerate or freeze for warming up later.
- Get a slow cooker or crockpot. You can have some really good foods ready when you come home after a hectic day.
- While home cooking is usually best for one's health, get together at a relaxing restaurant for a family meal from time to time.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
AGAVE NECTAR
Agave nectar actually has a lower-glycemic index (sugar content) than many other sweeteners. That makes it excellent for anyone worried about controlling their blood sugar levels. It can be especially helpful for people who are on chemotherapy who are worried about their blood sugar levels. Also helpful as a sweetener for anyone receiving steroids that affect their blood sugar. Agave nectar also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
SHOULD YOU BUY CANNED FISH In OIL OR WATER?
Thursday, December 23, 2021
IMPORTANCE OF GREENS IN THE DIET
It has been said that the greening of the diet may be much more important to survival than the greening of the planet! Green vegetables are packed with a variety of compounds, ie carotenoids, cholrophyll, glutathione, folic acid, vitamin C, etc that are known to protect our cells from a whole list of damages. So be sure you include green vegetables in your diet daily. That doesn't mean you have to sit down and eat a bowl of greens everyday. Toss some greens into soups, stir-frys, etc. And a few salads a week is a good idea.
Monday, November 29, 2021
QUOTES FROM DR KENNETH COOPER
We owe thanks to Dr. Cooper for awakening awareness in all of us to not only exercise but how our diet can help or hinder our overall health. He continued on to say, "From the beginning, we emphasized aerobics and nutrition. The two go hand in hand. Not that it's always easy to eat right or to change ingrained habits - our busy lives put our nutrition at risk. We grab food on the run without thinking about what we are putting into our bodies. When we do try to eat better, we are often confused about what we should eat." Dr. Cooper's last statement there is why I started this blog. My goal is to help us all, yes - me as well as you, - learn to use food to help our bodies be healthy working machines.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
EASY WAY TO LIGHTEN UP YOUR DIET
Friday, November 26, 2021
IS THE FLU (OR SOMETHING WORSE) LURKING IN YOUR KITCHEN?
Now that flu season is upon us, here is something you may not have thought off when it comes to flu prevention. Studies have shown that around 30% of all kitchen sponges tested positive for the flu virus! Just imagine what else may be lurking there! If you use a kitchen sponge, be sure to disinfect it daily! Or do as I do and get rid of kitchen sponges altogether. Several years ago I decided to throw away my kitchen sponges. I use heavy-duty paper towels or dish cloths. One use with the paper towels and into the trash! Dish clothes go into the washer with hot water and a small amount of bleach. Don't let yourself or your family get sick over something so simple.
Friday, October 29, 2021
TIPS ABOUT MY FAVORITE SWEETENER, SPLENDA
Over the past twenty-some years, well over 100 tests have been done on Splenda to confirm it's safety. I often see, especially on facebook, Splenda lumped in with other sweeteners and how harmful they are. Splenda is actually in a category by itself as it is the only sweetener actually made from sugar*. This is why it does not have the aftertaste most sweeteners do. Splenda is the brand name for the nonnutritive sweetener sucralose. Over the years my doctors have told me to use only sucralose or stevia products (I am a diabetic). I have used Splenda for 18 years. During that time my liver function has returned to normal, it was bad before, and all my blood work which is done every 3 to 6 months is always normal. So do not be frightened by the scary stuff you see on facebook or other social media. There are exceptions to everything, so I am sure there is someone out there that has an allergy or something to it but overall, it is a very safe product for me. I am not trying to convert you to Splenda; you use the product you like that works well for you. I am simply stating, do not believe things you see on social media. Always check things out on your own.
Splenda does not create an insulin response in the body, does not raise blood sugar or affect triglycerides.
*As of the original writing of this article in 2018. (I still use Splenda and bake with it weekly).
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
SMART BALANCE OMEGA BUTTERY SPREAD
This product is made from a natural blend of soybean, palm fruit, fish, flaxseed, canola, and olive oils. There is a small amount of omega-3 fats which are heart-healthy fats.
Works well as a topping, and also for cooking and baking.
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
AVOCADOS FOR THE EYES
Avocados have the highest quantity of the carotenoid lutein of any fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, and cataracts. If you aren't currently including avocados in your diet, it would be a good idea to do so.