Nutrition
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) May 12
Husband’s deployment is over. Let the cooking begin! Last week I prepared Jamaican Jerk Ribeyes (big surprise I know), Crab Cakes with Hollandaise and Italian Stuffed Shells. All good meals for a soldier pilot finally home after almost... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
There’s quite a buzz these days about probiotics and for good reason. These ”friendly” bacteria that live in our gut do amazing things for our health. In our intestinal tract, we house trillions of bacteria... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
Meeting Moonlite Lewis, creator of Moon Mother Truffles, is like moving from a storm into a warm, cozy, radiantly-lit room. She greets you like a long lost friend, engulfing you in radiant energy and sincere hugs. She chatters away, imparting the... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) May 2012
I have good news! Believe it or not, your weight does not determine how healthy you are. Most women base their health solely on that magical number the needle points to when stepping on the dreaded scale. Before you get too... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) May 2012
Sugar is undeniably a basic in our everyday diets, apparently much to our own detriment. Everything we eat and drink seems to somehow contain it, and we certainly appear to have raised an entire generation of kids that are totally... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick... Read More
By Rose Padrick Weight loss gurus attest to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners being the weight gain epicenter of the year, but I have learned it’s not so much what you eat that makes you gain weight but who you eat it with.Most of my chil ...By Rose Padrick
Weight loss gurus attest to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners being the weight gain epicenter of the year, but I have learned it’s not so much what you eat that makes you gain weight but who you eat it with.
Most of my... Read More
Brevard County Woman Newspaper (FL) Oct-Nov 2011
Tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato soup, ketchup. Tomato slices, tomato wedges, salsa. Tomatoes in salads, on sandwiches, or just by themselves. We eat tomatoes in so many different ways and we know they are a healthy food. But what do they actually ...Tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato soup, ketchup. Tomato slices, tomato wedges, salsa. Tomatoes in salads, on sandwiches, or just by themselves. We eat tomatoes in so many different ways and we know they are a healthy food. But what do they actually... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples with ...Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick g ...Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick... Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME)
Road to wellness paved with, you guessed it, good intentionsBy Kathy EliscuKathy Eliscu is a nurse and freelance writer who lives in Westbrook. She credits her way of looking at the light side of life to her mother, the late Marge Eliscu, whose &ldqu ...Road to wellness paved with, you guessed it, good intentions
By Kathy Eliscu
Kathy Eliscu is a nurse and freelance writer who lives in Westbrook. She credits her way of looking at the light side of life to her mother, the late Marge Eliscu, whose... Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME)
By MaryAnn MolloyMaryAnn Molloy is an ACSM-certified personal trainer who runs Healthy Body, Fit Mind of South Portland, which helps baby boomers and seniors with fitness, weight loss and lifestyle management. Contact her at maryann@ healthybodyfitmi ...By MaryAnn Molloy
MaryAnn Molloy is an ACSM-certified personal trainer who runs Healthy Body, Fit Mind of South Portland, which helps baby boomers and seniors with fitness, weight loss and lifestyle management. Contact her at maryann@... Read More
As you sit at the table feeling guilty about the extra piece of pie you just ate, you may ponder the question: what are my risks of becoming overweight or obese?
Analyzing data from the recent Framingham Heart Study, 4117 men and women from 1971-2 ...As you sit at the table feeling guilty about the extra piece of pie you just ate, you may ponder the question: what are my risks of becoming overweight or obese?
Analyzing data from the recent Framingham Heart Study, 4117 men and women from 1971-... Read More
On Purpose Woman Magazine (MD) November/December 2011
Recently a friend said that sometimes she feels like it is inevitable that she or someone she knows will be diagnosed with a major illness like cancer or heart disease. If y ...
Recently a friend said that sometimes she feels like it is inevitable that she or someone she knows will be diagnosed with a major illness like cancer or heart disease. If... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Even on a patio or the balcony of an apartment, you can successfully grow a wonderment of fruits, herbs and vegetables in containers. Strawberries, herbs, tomatoes, potatoes, and even corn are a possible as long as you follow a few guidelines. Pick... Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2012
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of MANNA FoodBank, whose vision is a hunger-free Western North Carolina.
Cindy Threlkeld moved to Asheville last spring to take over leadership of the nonprofit service organization that links the... Read More
Her Living (NE) April/May 2012
When people want to cut back on sugar in their diet, they often turn to artificial sweeteners as lower-calorie alternatives to regular white sugar. It seems artificial sweeteners are everywhere in foods and beverages marketed as “sugar-free... Read More
Her Living (NE) August/September 2011
Celiac disease is a genetic digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. People with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Although gluten is... Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2012
Think Fit, Act Fit, Be Fit! Ask yourself this question: How many times have you joined a gym at the beginning of a new year, with hopes for a new you, only to find yourself re-joining again the following year with the same hopes? It’s almost... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
As we look to the New Year, many of us make the same resolution we did previous year - “I’m going to start exercising and get healthy!” With intentions high, we may find our resolution is easier said than done. To get you the... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
Television’s Dr. Oz frequently tells his audiences to “let food be your medicine,” which echoes advice first given by Hippocrates in 400 B.C. Many Americans still don’t fully embrace this message, despite recommendations from... Read More