You may think I mean musical, not magic. And yes, some people have “musical” issues with beans, but if you think of all the nutrition in a bean, it’s like magic. Not only are beans a phenomenal source of lean protein, they also contain: Folate Iron Magnesium Potassium Fiber Zinc Polyphenols Sodium and cholesterol free Plus, at […]
Experiencing Holiday Joy Even When Grieving
Holiday time can be difficult for someone who has lost a loved one, lost a job, experiencing a serious illness or went through a divorce. The first Holiday season can be especially difficult. As I remember the first year after my husband died, I just wanted to cancel the Holidays. My children and I tried […]
Reducing Calories in Holiday Foods
It’s “that time” of year again. We love the holidays for a variety of reasons, and food is one that ranks right up near the top of the list. But holiday get-togethers and parties with family and friends can end up packing on extra pounds from all that delicious food. What can you do to […]
Reducing Saturated Fat in Your Diet But Still Eating Meat
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend we reduce the saturated fat in our diet. This usually means limiting your intake of red meat, which is high in saturated fat. The problem with saturated fat is it raises our blood cholesterol level, especially the LDL (bad) cholesterol increasing our risk of heart disease and stroke. However, many […]
Mental Health is Important
May is mental health month. Mental health is as important as our physical health and affects our physical health either positively or negatively. Mental illnesses are common and treatable. One common mental health illness is Anxiety. We all live with some stress, which can increase anxiety. Do you experience: • feeling tense and angry, frustrated, […]
Are You Sun Safe?
Got your Sun Screen on? Hopefully, you are enjoying the nicer, sunny weather and protecting yourself from skin cancer. Although it may not seem to be very intense during our spring months, the sun can be the same intensity as it is in late August or September. Most weather reports now give the Sun Intensity […]