Some Interesting Articles
Short and sweet this week, as I have a lot going on! Two interesting articles from Psychology Today. Why writing by hand is good for our brains. How love and chocolate can improve our well being. Enjoy!
Product Review: Miscellaneous Snacks
I’ve tried some new products recently and thought a brief review of several at once would be fun. Sillycow Farms hot cocoa mix in Chocolate Ginger Snap. Here in Naples, I found this product at Seed To Table grocery store. I’ve always enjoyed the Chocolate Chocolate version of their hot cocoa mix; it is my […]
Eat from the Produce Rainbow Every Week
As most of us know, fruits and vegetables are very healthy to eat. In addition to providing water, fiber and various vitamins and minerals, produce contains a number of substances called phytonutrients that are quite beneficial to our health. These plant-based substances can support the health of many of our bodies’ systems (cardiovascular, urinary, immune, […]
Recipe Roundup: Crustless Quiche
Since I have an exceptionally busy weekend, this week’s blog will be another recipe. It is a crustless quiche recipe from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If cauliflower isn’t your jam, any other veggies would certainly work! Enjoy!
My Favorite Things: Norwegian Ski Cheese
Well, with this new year, I’ve decided to add another category to my blog. It will be called My Favorite Things, and will feature products that I truly love. A recent purchase was the inspiration for this addition to my website. I found an old favorite food on a recent grocery shopping excursion: Gjetost cheese. […]
Recipe Roundup: Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Today I am adding a new category to my blog: recipes. I plan to highlight nutritious, creative and delicious recipes that are compatible with a healthy lifestyle. Granted some of these recipes may not be appropriate if you have a restricted diet due to a medical condition. But my hope is that there will be […]
Keep It Local: The Beauty District
As I thought about the best way to kick off my posts for 2024, I began to think about how people often like to turn over a new leaf at the start of a new year. One great way to start off the new year is to get a fresh new haircut (and color, if […]
Happy New Year 2024!!!
Wishing all of you a healthy, happy, and blessed New Year 2024! Regular blog posts will resume next week.
Wishing You and Yours…
I am taking this week off from blogging, but I wanted to wish you and yours the most wonderful holiday season. Happy Hanukkah (belated) and Merry Christmas!
Living With: Celiac Disease
So many people today choose to be “gluten free” for a variety of reasons, right or wrong, but there are certain individuals for whom gluten free is an absolute necessity: those who have Celiac disease. Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the surface of the small intestine in response to […]