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Who Funded this Weird Study, Anyway?

May 5, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma celebrates Cinco de Mayo! She discusses a study comparing the Mediterranean diet and margarine additives. In addition, she shares a recipe for Easy Salmon Patty Cakes with Cinco de Mayo Mango Salsa.

Hopeful Trends in Lower Sodium Intake

April 30, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma see hope in food industry trend lines. She also shares a recipe for Mother’s Day consideration.

Revisiting the SnackWell Syndrome

April 28, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the problems with substituting refined carbohydrates for saturated fats. She also shares a recipe for Wheat Berries and Flavors of the Basque.

More Good News for Extra Virgin Olive Oil Users

April 26, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses two studies that give further evidence for the benefits for eating extra virgin olive oil. In additions, she shares a recipe for ‘Berry Delicious Apricots and Pistachios’.

Making Our Sweet-Seeking Taste Buds Happy

April 19, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares some positive new information about low-calorie sweeteners. She also posts a recipe that will naturally make your sweet tooth happy – without adding sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Running toward Whole Grains, Vegetables, Beans and Fruit

April 14, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma writes about three different studies that encourage us to eat whole grains, vegetables, beans and fruit. In addition, she shares a recipe that contains whole grains, vegetables, beans and fruit.

Eggs – A Scrambled Answer

April 9, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the benefits and research about eggs. In addition, she shares a recipe for Mexican Poached Eggs (Breakfast Soup).

The Sunshine Vitamin Is Not Really a Vitamin

April 2, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses vitamin D; its benefits, its deficiencies, and its toxicity. In addition, Dr. Grandma shares a recipe for Green Beans with Lemony Shallots.

Your Food, in the Raw

March 31, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the trend in people eating raw food diets. In addition, she shares a recipe for Roasted Yams and Beets, perfect for a Passover Seder, Easter dinner or an ‘any day’ dish.

Can We Not Get Plump Enough with Sugar?

March 29, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the new Princeton study on HFCS. In addition, she shares a recipe for an easy to make Vietnamese Soup.