I smile when I think of the days of M & M’s, Coca Cola, and other sweet treats I enjoyed as a child. One of my fondest memories was Mom making tea and serving Hostess Twinkies with it. That was a long time ago. Since then, the medical field has […]
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Cooking with Lemon for an Inspired Date Night Meal
In Sicily when spring is in the air, the fragrant lemon blossoms coax the Sicilians to prepare for cooking with lemon. Lemon season inspires not only yummy, but very healthy meals. This citrus brings out the flavor of many foods, for example, fish, lobster, chicken and pork. Benefits of Lemon […]
How To Add Flax to your Daily Routine
Once upon a time, I read somewhere that ingesting flax every day is a healthy habit. This one I needed to research. If I am going to put something into my body, I need to know the facts. This is what I discovered about this very important food. Flax is […]
10 Unexpected Sources of Protein
Protein is such an important element of our daily intake; I worry that I am not getting enough protein because I am not crazy about meat. I decided to do some research on just which foods can supply me with the sources of protein I need each day. I found […]
Schedule a Diet Cheat Day, No Regrets
Should dieters schedule a diet cheat day? Everyone seems to be on one sort of diet or another. It is so difficult to choose the correct diet and to remain faithful to it. As we try to slip into a new and healthier lifestyle, we feel deprived of the foods we love. […]
Like Soup? Introducing the Best “Comfort” Soups
Everyone loves soup, right? Many years ago, I would host Thanksgiving. It was my favorite tradition; and everyone was invited. I loved this annual feast and treasured the days of cooking that lead up to it. As you all know, the Sicilian in me went into gear, and I always […]