low calorie food #1

April 30, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hello, Friday! I hope everyone has had a good week. I have not been doing a lot of food posts, but readers seem to really like them. Each Friday I will showcase a low calorie food, that is under 40 calories per serving. So far I have found about 40 but I think there may […]

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portion distortion: Hot dogs

February 15, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Welcome back! Last week was a kind of weird week and I am hoping to be way more productive this week. If you read here often, you know I focus a lot on healthier eating habits. Hot dogs are one of the top ten food items in America. We love our hot dogs! I am […]

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low carb leftover turkey lunch, my 33 dollar groceries and toys for tots!

November 28, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Happy Saturday! Today, was grocery shopping day for next week. If you were here last week then you know I spent over my 50 dollar food budget and was subtracting it from this week. That left 33 dollars for this week. We really don’t need much as we have so much leftover turkey and sides […]

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portion distortion: Ice Cream!

November 2, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy Monday! Welcome back to a new Portion Distortion topic. This time it is ice cream. Portion Distortion topics are part of my Mindful Eating topics to raise awareness of the foods we eat. Everybody loves ice cream. Well, unless you are lactose intolerant then you might not love ice cream. Ice cream is not […]

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Burger Fervor

August 28, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

OK, fervor may not be the correct word in this context, but it sounds cool, lol. August 27th is National Burger Day! Hamburgers are a huge part of the American food culture. But, apparently it is a global food item. The video below will show a quick and unique history of the Hamburger. If you […]

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Foodie Friday: Happy Valentine’s Day Healthier Banana Strawberry Bread

February 14, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

I don’t have a picture of this item I am discussing today, because I haven’t made it yet. But, I will be making it later for Valentine’s Day dinner. We are taking a budget challenge for the next few months. The goal is to reduce our grocery bill by at least half if not more. […]

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Foodie Friday: Superbowl Meatballs

January 31, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

In case you haven’t heard there is a big football game this Sunday. I have to work and it figures because it is a really good game this year. If you have Diabetes, CKD or any chronic illness, then you know how hard going to parties can be. If you are having a party or […]

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Foodie Friday: Turkey Stuffing That Is Kidney-Friendly

November 8, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Boxed stuffing is so easy, and fast. But, if you have CKD, Diabetes, food allergies or intolerances learning to make an easy Turkey Stuffing is super important. Boxed foods are full of sodium, phosphorus, and other preservatives, making it a not so healthy food choice. I combined some recipes I found to come up with […]

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Herbs on Tuesday: Turmeric for CKD and Other Inflammatory Disorder

November 6, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Updated 3/16/2021 I thought it was time to start sharing my newly learned knowledge of Herbs and Essential Oils. Essential Oils are way more potent than Herbs, and great care should be used when using them. There are not a lot of viable studies as to the long term effects of Herbs on the body. […]

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Mindful Monday: Mindful Eating

October 28, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

If the definition of Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, then Mindful Eating is focusing one’s awareness on what one is eating in the present moment. That is a basic definition. There is a lot to Mindful Eating. But, it starts with accepting and loving yourself first. Then as one works through […]

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what are the causes of high blood pressure? May 13, 2021
Happy Thursday! Today, I will talk about the causes of High Blood Pressure, or Hypertension. The two short videos below I do recommend you watch. I really wish they had stressed the importance of Stress as a cause of High Blood Pressure. All of the things they talk about can be a stressor that leads [...]
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5 Reasons why you should care about your blood Pressure! May 11, 2021
What are they? Your brain, heart, eyes, kidneys, and penis. Yep, you read that right! Those are 5 perfect reasons to care about your Blood Pressure. This post may contain affiliate links. May is Blood Pressure Awareness month here on Health Buddy Melissa. All month I am sharing posts on the topic of Blood Pressure. [...]
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gardening: fresh food and fitness for the entire family May 10, 2021
This is a guest post from Fixitdads. Rob reached out to me via email and requested to do a guest post. If you would like to do a guest post on Health Buddy Melissa, please use the contact form at the end of the post to message me. The image is his and he agreed [...]
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Low Calorie food #2 and it helps hbp! May 7, 2021
Hello, Friday! This is my weekend to work which is a bummer because it is Mother’s Day and my daughter’s 17th birthday. But, don’t worry we are celebrating this evening at a local restaurant that is a favorite of hers. So, I had a low calorie lunch because eating out is always tuff when you [...]
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hypertension, high blood pressure, Hbp! What is it? May 6, 2021
Hello, hello! I am so happy you are here. May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month here on Health Buddy Melissa. In March I focused on Kidney Disease, and in April Stress. You can read all of those posts in my archives. There is some great information there. So, what exactly is blood pressure anyways? Blood [...]
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Mother’s Day Special From Health Buddy Melissa May 5, 2021
Happy Wellness Wednesday! As promised I am announcing my Mother’s Day 50% off coupon for my It’s A New Day Coaching Plan. Keep reading to learn how to get the discount. The only way to get access to the code is to sign up for my Mailchimp mailing list. 2. Once you are signed up, [...]
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High blood pressure free coaching giveaway! May 4, 2021
Hello, and Happy Tuesday! For the month of May I decided to focus on High Blood Pressure as my topic for my free coaching session giveaway. 10 lucky people will receive a 60 minute coaching session. This will not include the free health assessment and review, that is already free. Keep reading to learn how [...]
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when you are afraid to feel you turn to drugs May 3, 2021
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Be sure and check out my May Health Challenge. Anyone can join in, and it is free. It was in the 90’s this weekend which afforded me the opportunity to clean the pool. When I am in the pool I generally have on SiriusXM 90’s on [...]
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May health challenge: work your calfs! May 2, 2021
Happy Sweating on Sunday! I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend. We have been busy. Yesterday, we volunteered at an adoption event for the dog rescue we volunteer at. Today, our new refrigerator came. Plus, I have been working on the garden and getting the pool cleaned. So, I have had tons of fresh [...]
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low calorie food #1 April 30, 2021
Hello, Friday! I hope everyone has had a good week. I have not been doing a lot of food posts, but readers seem to really like them. Each Friday I will showcase a low calorie food, that is under 40 calories per serving. So far I have found about 40 but I think there may [...]
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