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Probiotics: The Good Belly Bugs

July 16, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

A discussion of probiotics and a quick recipe for a hot summer evening.

Erythritol – the Coming Alternative to Simple Sugars

July 14, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Discussion of Erythritol as a replacement for calorie-laden sweeteners.

If You’re Worried about Clogged Pipes – Consider an Oil Change

July 9, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses new research that points in the direction of using extra virgin olive oil for most of your cooking needs. In addition, she shares a recipe for skewered dinner.

Nutritionism: Using a Single Player instead of the Entire Team

July 7, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses nutritionism and relates it to a study on stanols and sterols. In addition, she shares a recipe for Grilled Slaw with Toasted Almonds.

Taming the Inner Cookie Monster

July 2, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a step away from cravings. In addition, she shares a delicious Mediterranean-style wheat berry salad – perfect for summer gatherings.

Are We Being Robbed?

June 30, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares her passion against highly processed ‘fudes.’ In addition, she gives two recipes using real mangoes – salsa and chutney.

A Good Egg

June 25, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a study that looked at egg consumption and developing type 2 diabetes. In additions, she shares two quick but delicious ways to make scrambled eggs.

Getting on the Whole Grain Train

June 23, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

We Americans are still in the process of embracing the concept of benefiting from eating whole grains. Yesterday, I met a lady from Washington State whose husband has diabetes. She reported to me how amazed she was that her husband could eat brown rice, but not white rice, without sending his blood sugar climbing to […]

Start Now Even if You’ve Had a Heart Attack

June 18, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares a report of two research studies that both find evidence for improved outcome for patients with heart disease who eat a Mediterranean-style diet. In addition, she shares a recipe for Grilled Vegetables and Wheat Berry Salad – Mediterranean Yumminess!

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Summer Eating

June 16, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma gives some hints for avoiding the pitfalls of summer eating. In addition, she shares a recipe for cool and Light Cucumber Salsa.