20 Tuesday Mar 2012
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A few weeks ago a family member was admitted to the hospital due to Diabetes that was very much out of control. Throughout the years, we had all seen her make futile attempts at exercise and sneak foods that were not within her dietary restrictions. Continue reading »
13 Tuesday Mar 2012
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09 Friday Mar 2012
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It’s time to get out from under those blankets and put away your winter wardrobe because SPRING IS HERE!!! Here are some suggestions for starting the spring season out on a healthier note: Continue reading »
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
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Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? The theme for this year is “Get your plate in shape.” This year’s campaign was designed to promote the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines, which use a dinner plate as a great visual of how our overall diets should be composed. Continue reading »
29 Wednesday Feb 2012
When I was in high school, I took a cooking class from my high school teacher, Ms. Nesalhous. She taught us the basics of cooking, and I remember trying out different recipes from cookbooks my mom had at home. Continue reading »
24 Friday Feb 2012
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After posting the Okara burger recipe last week, I realized that I probably should have done a better job of explaining what Okara actually is. When I was a child, my grandmother used to make a Japanese dish out of okara. It was almost like an ultra smooth version of couscous in that it was very soft and had little texture. Continue reading »
20 Monday Feb 2012
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My dog Kasper
Anyone that knows me knows that my dog Kasper is my best friend. Not only does he give me unconditional love and companionship, but he is a great exercise companion. It is amazing to me that he can walk for an hour and a half without getting the least bit tired. 🙂 Continue reading »
15 Wednesday Feb 2012
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This is an extermely inexpensive way to eat a veggie burger. You can make these burgers for a fraction of the cost of regular veggie burgers. I came up with this recipe because students in my vegetarian course were complaining about the cost of vegetarian convenience items. Continue reading »
10 Friday Feb 2012
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A few weeks ago, a friend told me that he really enjoyed watching the documentary on “The Secret.” Basically, the “secret” of life is based on the law of attraction. The things you attract to your life are a reflection of your own thoughts. The things that you think about most supposedly appear as your life. Continue reading »
06 Monday Feb 2012
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Source: pinswall.com via Chelsea on Pinterest
Low Carb (carbohydrate) diets claim to help with weight loss and improve athletic performance. The basic theory that proponents of the diet support is that fat storage occurs with increased consumption of carbohydrates. Continue reading »
