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A Soy Sauce that Can Reduce Blood Pressure?

May 26, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the flavor umami and a soy sauce (umami flavor) that may lower blood pressure. She also shares a recipe for Stir-Fry Flavors in Balance – Umami.

Whole Grains Winning the Health Race

May 24, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares the latest studies that continue to support the connection of health and eating whole grains. In addition she shares a recipe for Country Blueberry Almond Breakfast Cake.

Food Allergy May Not Be Real or Permanent

May 21, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses food allergies and shares a recipe for Almond Crusted Orange Roughy.

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme

May 17, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares some tips from her herb garden.

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.

A Lesson in Cooking Empathy

May 3, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares a little pizza lore; and her experience of making pizza for the first time. In addition, she shares her friend Judy’s recipe for whole wheat pizza crust.

Meeting Foodland Challenges for Young Families

April 21, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares hints to help families with young children move away from processes, nutritionally impoverished foods. In addition she shares three recipes that young children might enjoy.

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.

You Don’t Need to Be a Mediterranean to Eat Like One

March 24, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a long-term study that shows that exercise and moderate weight loss can help delay diabetes. She also shares a recipe for Eggplant Parmesan – traditional flavor using modern technique.