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 […]
Happy Food on Friday! I am not technically singling out a Big Mac, but Big Mac is the fast food choice of my teenager. The purpose is to educate her, and anyone else that consumes fast food more than three times a week, exactly what they are, and are not getting when you eat a […]
I read a lot of blogs, and I have noticed people seem to like challenges. I did a Plank Challenge in December of last year. I am doing a Walking Challenge for this year. I have not updated that in a while, but I am consistently hitting the goal of 10,000 steps every single day. […]
I have not written about herbs, spices or essential oils much since completing my Herbalism certificate. I am going to be doing more of it, though. Chocolate is not an herb, but by definition it is a spice with medicinal properties. Is it possible that chocolate is good for your kidneys and your heart? Sort […]
I went to the store today and forgot to buy pecans. So, we will be trying the pecan chicken recipe next week. A couple of tips for those who have CKD. Alter the recipe as you need. If you don’t have Pecan Oil, use Olive Oil. If Phosphorus is an issue for you, use white […]
Returning to an old, but popular article topic, Memory Care. I just read about a new diet that studies have shown may decrease the risk of getting Dementia, or Alzheimer’s. The MIND diet, which is a variation of the DASH diet and the Mediterranean Diet. The MIND diet focuses a lot on berries that boost […]