Category: Nutrition

Mayonnaise: You “may” want to pass
Mayonnaise, “mayo”, is a popular condiment used around the world. It is the combination of egg yolk, oil, acid, and either lemon juice or vinegar. This recipe might be tasty, but it is full of trans fat and saturated fat.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Nutrition
Varicose veins: Twisted blue cords under the skin
Varicose veins are the bluish cords just below the surface of the skin, usually on the legs and feet. These all twisted up veins are usually harmless. Although ever present, they are not a threat but can be painful and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Cartilage: Cushion protection
Cartilage holds our bones together and supports our tissues. It is tough, but at the same time flexible, which makes damaging this tissue pretty easy. This tissue has a rubbery texture as it serves to cushion the area between the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
Diverticulosis: Stomach diversion
The walls of the digestive tract play a very important role in our relationship with food. Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when pockets form in the digestive tract. These pockets, called diverticula, mostly form in the colon (the lower… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
GERD- irritating acid reaction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is that irritating acid that can build in the stomach and esophagus. Many of us experience this from time to time, but chronic heartburn, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, feeling like there is a lump in the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Personal Care
1st, 2nd or 3rd Watch… When He Cometh
Hi Friends, I have a favorite scripture I want to share it with you. It is Luke 12:32 “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” The good pleasure of our Father… 0 Shares | | Posted in Aquaponics, Backyard Chickens, Farming, Food, Gardening, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Six Easy Ways to Detoxify
Why Detoxing is Important Recently reading health advocate Suzanne Somer’s best selling book Tox-sick increased my awareness of the critical importance of detoxification on a regular basis. Lack of adequate nutrients along with toxins are the underlying cause of most… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutrition
Delicious Beef Chili
With the winter chill and Super Bowl this weekend, it’s a great time to make a hot pot of healthy chili. With more time spent eating at home these days, several weeks ago I scoured the internet for healthy versions… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Going nuts for nuts: Which is the best choice
Nuts are a nutritious snack to help us make it to the next meal. A handful is meant to do the trick, but reaching for more is a common occurrence. Depending on the type, these crunchy nibbles are filled with… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Nutrition