Parade magazine recently ran a story on 94-year-old Olga, a competitive runner, long-jumper and high-jumper.* Clearly, she defies the story we’ve come to believe about aging, i.e., that it is inevitably a time of disease and decrepitude. Olga is fit and spry and looks to be about 68. Researchers are all over “super seniors” … Read more
I’m surprised at how little I must shop with everything I get from my CSAs (including frozen, canned and dried produce from summer excess plus a winter CSA that I’m still eating from!) When I need something, I just “shop” in my frig, freezer or cupboards. Also be sure to see the previous post on … Read more
A previous post shared the good news that Americans are getting smarter and taking control of their health by reducing soda consumption. It was always assumed that diet sodas were off the hook, but some experts aren’t so sure those cans of artificial ingredients don’t harbor health risks of their own. (Here’s one report) At … Read more
After reading a Nutrition Action article bursting the healthy halo around sweet potato fries, I got busy and recorded how I make Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks. While not an exact replica of a crispy fry, they are a darn good-tasting substitute for the high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar dish cropping up in restaurants these days. So if … Read more
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It’s January and who isn’t afflicted by the organizing bug? As a kitchen organizer, I can tell you that a friendly, manageable kitchen environment is key to healthier, tastier meals, so please follow through on those organizing urges! But this New Year, how about putting some fun and laughs into a task that’s usually counted … Read more
In the News: Is your meat fabricated from drugs or grown from food? Walmart just started airing an ad as part of its “Steak-Over” series. Filmed at CU’s Folsom Football Field, the ad shows Buffalo fans first lauding some steaks hot off the tailgate grill and then being surprised to learn that they came from … Read more
What’s your go-to meal for something fast, healthy and yummy? For me, it’s skillet dishes, hands down. Learn to make one and you can vary it a hundred ways, never have to struggle through a recipe, and almost invariably end up with a darn tasty meal.
. . . and What’s It Got to Do with Fast and Healthy Meals? Lately, my friend Ray has been talking a lot about his “melange.” You, like me, may be wondering what he’s talking about, so I did some investigative work. Here’s what Ray has to say about his curious combo and why it’s … Read more
Good thing Americans are decreasing their soda consumption. In addition to a multitude of health benefits, we’ll save ourselves a lot of pain by reducing the risk of developing kidney stones. The Center for Science in the Public Interest just posted the results of a recent study: “Drinking more fluids is thought to prevent kidney … Read more