February 4, 2011 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discusses the number of Americans afflicted by lifestyle related illnesses as reported in the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, the role of added sugars and the Erythritol alternative.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Diabetes, Erythritol, Healthy Eating, Reduce cardiovascular disease risk, Zero Calorie Sweetener
February 2, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma reviews the highlights of the new Dietary Guidelines. In addition, she shares a recipe for Lively Colorful Fruits, Vegetables and Wheat Berries.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Diabetic Recipe, Exercise, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes, Mediterranean kitchen, Nutrients, Weight Management, Whole Grains, Zero Calorie Sweetener
January 26, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma discusses the confusion caused by cereal processors and gives some hints of how to avoid impoverished grain products.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Diabetes, Foodland, Fude, Healthy Eating, Whole Grains, Zero Calorie Sweetener
January 19, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma writes about beneficial root vegetables and focuses her attention on carrots. In addition, she shares a recipe for Roasted Apple Herb Carrots.
Tags: Diabetic Recipe, Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes, Mediterranean kitchen
January 14, 2011 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discusses techniques for getting past your excuses. She also shares a recipe for great tasting brussel sprouts.
Tags: Diabetic Recipe, Exercise, fitness, Healthy Eating, Weight Management
January 5, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson
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.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Food Psychology, Healthy Eating, Mediterranean kitchen, Weight Management
December 31, 2010 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discusses overcoming ingrained ideas about eating, including the use of small tapas type meals.
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Healthy Eating, Weight Management
December 29, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson
Dr. Grandma shares ideas from three articles that may ultimately lead us to improved health. In addition, she shares a recipe for Chickpea, Kale and Wheat Berry Soup.
Tags: Diabetic Recipe, Food Psychology, Healthy Eating, Mediterranean kitchen, Weight Management
December 24, 2010 by Mary Ireland
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 – […]
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Healthy Eating, Weight Management