August 23, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Deciding to protect your teeth, your tummy, your heart and your hips from simple sugars is not such an easy decision in this world of cheap sweeteners. It seems as though it is being added everywhere; some places where we would expect it, and some, where we wouldn’t. Sugar (and its cousins – high fructose […]
by Mary Ireland
July 29, 2011 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discuss ways to use more of the produce you buy.
by Mary Ireland
July 22, 2011 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland talks about the tasty greens from Dr. Grandma’s garden and the importance of dark green leafy vegetables in your diet.
June 28, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
The other day I received an email from my sister; she was telling me about the Reclast Infusion that her physician recommended for her. She read the list of side affects and because she feels fine, she’s a little ‘freaked out’ about the list. Note: If you don’t like to use a list published by […]
June 21, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Summer can be an ideal time to drop some unwanted pounds. First, our appetites are often diminished in hot weather, making a smaller volume of food perfectly satisfactory. Many of us have learned that heavy foods can contribute to feeling too warm. In addition, there is such a wonderful variety of low-calorie spring and summer […]
by Mary Ireland
June 17, 2011 by Mary Ireland
I liked Dr. Grandma’s blog earlier this week on the new MyPlate. I think the new MyPlate has a great chance of succeeding because it will work for kids. I believe that it is a powerful image will make a lasting impression. It shows them in a very simple and memorable way appropriate food groups […]
June 14, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma discusses the New MyPlate graphic and whether it will benefit us in our pursuit for health and weight management.
June 7, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
My last post recounted the research, and explained the confusion about how little of the cholesterol in our blood comes from cholesterol found naturally in our foods, and how much (75%), is created within our bodies, stimulated negatively by saturated and trans fats and other factors. The problem with high total and LDL (bad/Mr. Hyde) […]
May 17, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Although the Mediterranean-style of eating has been around for millennia, and it has been known for five or six decades to be healthful, it continues to fascinate nutritional researchers. It’s amazing how the researchers keep learning facts that support why the Mediterranean-style of eating is such a good choice. These are a few news clips […]
by Mary Ireland
May 6, 2011 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discusses the controversy of Dr. Robert Lustig’s youtube video Sugar: The Bitter Truth and shares some ideas about it.
