Mary Collette 
MAYBE SURPRISING: Dementia doesn’t just pop up when we get older. “Midlife, not your 70s and 80s, is when brain changes start to occur that can pave the way toward dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline later.”(1) That’s why experts advise taking action in middle age (or probably as soon as possible if you missed … Read more
What if your ill-health was seen as a good thing? That’s the icky thought that came to mind as I read a recent article about the relationship between the stocks of hospitals vs. those of insurance companies. It works like this: If lots of us have poor health, landing us in the hospital, that means … Read more
After last month’s newsletter with the Creamy Potato Soup recipe I got an email from one of our readers: “I have a question on that soup. I’ve always heard potatoes have a lot of starch and carbs, and since I’m trying to eat really healthy these days, I’d like to hear your thoughts. I’m guessing you … Read more
REGISTER HERE What’s the simplest way to eat well for good health? Kick the processed food habit! Join me to learn how, what and why: Breaking Free of the Processed Food Force Field: Should I? Can I? How Do I? Online Webinar: FREE Tuesday, April 16 ~ 5:30 to 6:45 REGISTER HERE We’ve heard the … Read more
Remember all the nutrition warnings we’ve been given over the years: Transfats, excess fats, excess sodium, sugar, corn syrup, refined grains, artificial colors, preservatives, artificial flavors . . . Ever notice where these all reside? In processed foods! For the health of the nation, manufacturers were ordered to reduce fat, eliminate hydrogenated oils, reduce sodium, … Read more
Even though spring days are longer, the weather can be just as raw and cold as winter–which is why the bright flavor of fresh dill is so perfect for this time of year. A couple weeks ago, I made a soup recipe my daughter gave me. It was basically a chicken soup with spinach and … Read more
The last couple posts have spotlighted processed foods since they are making headlines these days. More and more experts are advising us to cut back on them. But, But, But Processed foods are so good. They taste great. Remember the famous Lay’s potato chip line, “Bet you can’t eat just one!” They are grab ‘n … Read more
The blustery, chilly days of March have me thinking about hearty potato dishes, especially this “fusion style” potato soup. I was skeptical of it at first, since it included Indian spices (coriander and turmeric) along with western herbs (rosemary and thyme,) and then Asian-y coconut milk. Could that much fusion really work? It did for … Read more
This thought came to me one day when I was cooking for dinner guests. I kept tasting the main dish to check the seasonings. Although I’d made the dish a couple times before and really liked it, on this particular afternoon it just left me unenthused–and a little panicked! It was with some trepidation that … Read more
I got some panicked responses after a newsletter that included crackers on the list of processed foods that aren’t such good friends on the health journey. As one reader emailed: “Crackers are bad? Say it ain’t so Mary! I’m such a cracker scooper!” Indeed, what could be wrong with crackers? They’re not filled with sugar … Read more