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Wishful Thinking in Dietary Choices

November 5, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses some difficulties of eating a healthy diet. In addition, she shares a recipe for Savory Squash and Wheat Berries.

A Ninjabetic Attitude

October 1, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma is a strong proponent for aggressively and diligently working on life-style habits to divert the complications of diabetes.

Note from a Conflicted Gardener

September 3, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses weeds and vegetables. In addition, she shares a recipe for Wild Purslane and Wheat Berries (a.k.a. Weeds and Wheat).

I’m Shouting Halleluiah! Cheers! Hurray! And Yippee!

August 25, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares the good news. In addition, she shares are recipe for real whole grains, nuts and fruit.

In the Mornin’, I’m Makin’ Waffles!

August 20, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma observes National Waffle Day and National Waffle Week. In addition, she shares a new recipe for pecan waffles and apricot topping.

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.

Taming the Inner Cookie Monster

July 2, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a step away from cravings. In addition, she shares a delicious Mediterranean-style wheat berry salad – perfect for summer gatherings.

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 […]

Start Now Even if You’ve Had a Heart Attack

June 18, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares a report of two research studies that both find evidence for improved outcome for patients with heart disease who eat a Mediterranean-style diet. In addition, she shares a recipe for Grilled Vegetables and Wheat Berry Salad – Mediterranean Yumminess!

Time to Give Up White Bread and Pasta. Really!

June 9, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the type of carbohydrate to substitute for saturated fat to reduce heart attack risk.