Here are a couple of links to grain-free cooking. They’ve got some delicious and healthy recipes! Paleomg Nom nom paleo
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Gluten-Free Sourdough Recipes
OK–so if you know me, you know that I recommend limiting ALL grains, not just avoiding all glutinous ones. That being said, the occasional treat can be fun if it doesn’t blow the immune system, and blood sugar regulation, and brain health, and . . . , well, you get […]
How Washington State Fares on Food Policy–Not Bad . . .
This is a link via EWG that shows how Washington state fares on supporting food policy. Not too bad in my opinion. Interesting party split, too. If you go to the site, you can also look up other states!
Exercise! (Or At Least Stand!)
This research again shows the benefit of exercise on improving our quality of life and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Even the simple act of standing more than sitting can be beneficial! Read more here.
“New” Plastics Continue to be “Worrisome”
As “banned” plasticizers (chemicals added to soften and/or strengthen plastics) are be replaced by “new” agents, the health worries regarding use of plastics persists. Please read the attached article. Bottom line: AVOID PLASTICS. Buy in bulk. Avoid packaged foods–even using the meat market as opposed to the pre-packed meats can […]
Exercise Reduces Risk of Diabetes
There is more research confirming that exercise reduces the risk of diabetes. The attached article reviews results regarding resistance exercises. Bottom line: let’s get moving. Note: include weight-lifting. To your health!
Caffeine May Help Memory
New research is providing evidence that caffeine may in fact improve our memories. Click here to read more. A cup of coffee may also improve mood. This does not mean to drink excessive quantities–I recommend limiting coffee to 1 – 2 cups daily. Enjoy every sip!
Hold Your Children
Love that research is actually proving that human touch is important for our development: “At age 10, the children who had received maternal contact as infants slept better, showed better hormonal response to stress, had a more mature functioning of their nervous system and displayed better thinking skills.” Click here […]
Chocolate May Reduce Risk of Diabetes
OK–so it may not be as simple as that. But researchers are discovering that the constituents in such foods as chocolate, strawberries, and even tea may reduce progression of insulin resistance and diabetes. Please focus on whole foods, lots of colorful veggies–and limit chocolate to very dark, low sugar varieties. […]
Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis
More evidence is revealing a likely benefit of Vitamin D supplementation and slowing the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Encouraging, too, is that appropriate Vit. D levels may also reduce harmful brain activity. Please have your vitamin D levels checked and supplement accordingly. Since Vit. D may be difficult to absorb, […]
