Dr. Grandma reviews the highlights of the new Dietary Guidelines. In addition, she shares a recipe for Lively Colorful Fruits, Vegetables and Wheat Berries.

Mary Ireland discusses the implications of poor childhood nutrition.

Dr. Grandma writes about beneficial root vegetables and focuses her attention on carrots. In addition, she shares a recipe for Roasted Apple Herb Carrots.

Dr. Grandma discusses her dream of helping others improve their nutritional status. In addition, she shares a recipe for Flavorful Ratatouille Soup.

Dr. Grandma shares the joy of reading a NY Times article by Mark Bittman, who observes the benefits of eating actual food. In addition, she gives ideas for beginning to make permanent changes in eating and exercise – the end of the perennial quest for unsustainable quick weight-loss.

A friend of mine frequently quotes her husband’s favorite saying, “Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” This conventional financial wisdom works well in the personal health and fitness arena as well. Watching the pennies translates into being aware of what you are eating – including all of the ingredients – […]

In my last two blogs, I’ve talked about exercising during the holidays and given you good reasons for not putting on additional weight. If you have been exercising and have been able to avoid eating fat-laden, sugary foods, you can probably skip the rest of this post. Now, if you are still with me maybe […]

Dr. Grandma discusses weight management techniques that can last a lifetime.

Dr. Grandma shares, yet another benefit for replacing refined grains with whole grains. In addition, she shares a new recipe for Flavorful Caramelized Onions, Lentils and Wheat Berries.

Mary Ireland talks about the advantages of taking a lunch to work or school and enhances The Best Corn Bread Ever recipe.