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Fighting Cancer – One Plateful at a Time

August 6, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

How diet fits into cancer reduction goals is discussed by Dr. Grandma. In addition, she shares a recipe for Mary Ireland’s Beet, Carrots and Tops.

We Are the Rats!

August 4, 2010 by Victor Bunderson

Dr. Grandpa further explains why WE are actually the rats in experiments with food. In addition, Dr. Grandma shares a no-added sugar recipe for fresh peach crisp.

Is ‘Mediterranean Burger’ an Oxymoron?

July 28, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses an apparent misconception of the Mediterranean-style of eating. In addition, she shares a recipe for Grilled Fish Tacos with Peachy Salsa.

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.

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 […]

Enjoying Chocolate – A Spoonful of Reality

June 14, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses health benefits of chocolate and portion control.