Mary Ireland discusses the implications of poor childhood nutrition.

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.

Mary Ireland discusses overcoming ingrained ideas about eating, including the use of small tapas type meals.

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 – […]

Dr. Grandma shares holiday time-saving ideas for whole grain quick breads. In addition, she shares a recipe for Cheery Cherry Nut Bread.

Dr. Grandma shares a few ideas that work for her holiday menu, and suggests that the readers will develop their own set of holiday eating rules.

Dr. Grandma discusses strategies to get through Halloween without tooth decay or weight gain.

Dr. Grandma discusses a study that leads us to eating a heart-healthy diet without breaking the food budget.

One study of osteoarthritis in moose emphasized that malnutrition in utero and early life is related to osteoarthritis in later life. While this study was not on humans and it is just one study, it does make me wonder exactly how close the relationship of early diet and later life health is. Frankly, if I […]