In this land of plenty, the greater majority of us have access to more calories (energy) than we need. Those extra calories add up to excess stored energy – fat; many are diligently struggling to recover from succumbing to the enticing holiday indiscretions that led to un-needed and unwanted stored energy. In short: ‘Oh my […]

“Sodium Wars” is a term used to describe the battle between food processors eager to keep profiting from the use of excess salt in their products, vs. regulators and educators trying to either get them to cut it back, or get people to stop eating excessive doses of sodium through these unhealthy products. Like other […]

I’ve loved reading since before I could do it. I loved nursery rhymes, and all the traditional fairy tales; the title of my first favorite ‘chapter book’, Little Joe Otter, still sticks in my mind. When I was a girl, I used to read Grimm’s Fairy Tales to my sister, two years younger than me. […]

Dr. Grandma posts a little reminder of Shrove Tuesday.

Thanksgiving wishes

How diet fits into cancer reduction goals is discussed by Dr. Grandma. In addition, she shares a recipe for Mary Ireland’s Beet, Carrots and Tops.

Dr. Grandma shares some information to encourage us to eat nuts as part of a healthy Mediterranean-style diet. In addition, she share a recipe for Peachy Muffins with Chopped Almonds.

Nature’s April Fool’s Joke.

Dr. Grandma shares resources for stocking a pantry and a rationale for cooking.