My preceptor student informed me of this great service that helps with meal planning and grocery shopping. You can put in your food preferences and food allergies/intolerances. They will email you recipes and the required grocery list, too. I’m told it even helps save on grocery spending!! Check it out […]
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Non-Sugar Halloween Treats!
So, you may cringe as much as I do about handing out Halloween candy. Here are some great ideas! One word of caution–do be careful about the small toys for younger children (choking hazard) and the potential toxicity of the plasticizers, etc, no matter what age. Please share your ideas […]
Delicious News! Chocolate Helps Memory!!
I just love when I can post some fun news!! For you chocolate lovers, please note that chocolate seems to improve memory! Do make sure that you are eating a high quality cocoa (Hershey’s kisses will not do). My current favorite is Green and Black’s 85% Dark. Yummy!!
Soda Shortens Lifespans
I think that I’ve posted this recently, but it certainly bears repeating: drinking soda can shorten your life as much as cigarettes. There is nothing good about the junk ( . . . I mean “ingredients” . . . ) they put sodas. Try a lovely iced tea or hot […]
Anemic?? Add Vinegar to Your Diet
This study reveals that the addition of vinegar to the diets of mice improved their rate of recovery from anemia. If you are low iron, please include apple cider vinegar in your diet. It may also help your overall digestion and improve absorption of other important minerals. If consuming vinegar […]
Pregnant? Check Your Vitamin D Levels
Researchers have found that women with lower Vit. D levels required more pain medication than those with higher Vit. D levels. We can’t be sure that it is a “cause and effect” situation, but certainly having adequate Vit. D is good for your overall health. Just be sure to have […]
Europe Is Banning Certain “Fragrances”–Hmmm . . .
Once again, the US is behind the times. Europe is moving to ban three common allergens that are commonly part of fragrance bases. You can read this linked article for more information. What isn’t discussed are the other chemicals in fragrances designed to penetrate the skin so that the fragrance […]
Blueberries–Eat Them!! :-)
I just love when I get to encourage eating such yummy treats! Blueberries are amazing in their anti-oxidant ability and can be particularly good for our eyes. Read about some more reasons to love including this awesome fruit in our diets!
Good News in the Treatment of Autism
There is promising news in the treatment of autism–an extract from broccoli sprouts seems to improve social interactions in children with autism. Certainly include broccoli sprouts in the diet–the chemical (sulforaphane) has also been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Effective Treatment for C. Difficile
Good news for suffers of Clostridium difficile–oral supplementation with fecal material helps combat this infection. This may sound gross, but re-seeding the GI tract may be just the ticket. Read more here.
