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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.

Time to Give Up White Bread and Pasta. Really!

June 9, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the type of carbohydrate to substitute for saturated fat to reduce heart attack risk.

Not a Green Light for Large Portions of Red Meat

June 7, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a new study about red meat. In addition, she shares a recipe for Peanutty Leeks and Tofu Stir Fry.

Nuts Benefit Heart Health Too

June 4, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma reports on new research related to nuts and heart health. In addition, she shares a recipe for homemade almond butter.

A Soy Sauce that Can Reduce Blood Pressure?

May 26, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the flavor umami and a soy sauce (umami flavor) that may lower blood pressure. She also shares a recipe for Stir-Fry Flavors in Balance – Umami.

Whole Grains Winning the Health Race

May 24, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares the latest studies that continue to support the connection of health and eating whole grains. In addition she shares a recipe for Country Blueberry Almond Breakfast Cake.

Food Allergy May Not Be Real or Permanent

May 21, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses food allergies and shares a recipe for Almond Crusted Orange Roughy.

Parsley to the Bitter End

May 19, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares some information about parsley and a recipe for Pecan Parsley Pesto with Wheat Berries.