Aging gracefully is one of my goals. Looking youthful is important but a youthful state of mind usurps all. Continuing my series on skin health (My last post was on the skin powerhouse vitamin C found here) Now I am exploring the next vitamin in the series Vitamin E. Taking vitamin E has had been … Continue reading Vitamin E for Beautiful Skin
Let’s face it; it’s all about your skin. Take care of your skin now and your future self will thank you. The simplest skin products to start with are vitamins. These molecules work from the inside out. I know this is a very old adage but it’s true you are what you eat. So do … Continue reading Vitamin C for Beautiful Skin
As a retail dietitian, I get to check out new products all the time and I always read the food labels. One reason is because customers always ask,” Is this healthy?” or “Is this good for me?” The following products aren’t “new” but sometimes it’s worth looking at some of the “old” products you have been … Continue reading This is what happened when I read the food label
Yield 10 small pancakes Always have the dry ingredients on hand so you can whip up these tasty pancakes in minutes. I promise you will leave the box mix at the store. 1-½ cups flour (you can use all-purpose gluten-free flour, whole wheat flour, un-bromated flour) 3-½ tsp. baking powder (non-aluminized) 1 tsp. salt … Continue reading Easiest Pancake Recipe Ever
Coating 2 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese 1teaspoon of dry basil 1 teaspoon of oregano Ingredients 4-6 boneless chicken breast 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 red pepper, cut into strips 1 green pepper, cut into strips ½ teaspoon basil ½ teaspoon oregano 4 cloves of garlic minced 1 – 16oz can of crushed tomato 2 tablespoon … Continue reading Herbed Chicken with Crushed Tomato
Don’t be a resolutioner (I’m not sure that this is even a word) A “Hit it and quit it” type of thing doesn’t work (in any sense of the word)… unless it’s an actual HIIT workout…then ok. The good thing is change is possible at ANY age, but any meaningful change in your life involves … Continue reading The Secret to Reaching Your Health Goals
On the table between the veggies was a basket of whole oats or groats. Groats are what’s left after the inedible hull is removed from the wheat shaft. So of course I had to buy some. I have been to many farmers market and I usually don’t find groats. Continue reading Wait…what is the difference between steel cut oats and instant?
You are standing in the natural/ organic aisle staring at the endless products screaming their little advertising asses off at you and realizing what is this all about? How can I decipher what is good for my family and what isn’t?
Is organic and natural the same? Do I need to choose organic foods or will I be cheating my family? I am going to try to allay your fears a bit and tackle this subject so you feel confident in shopping for your family.
Ready let’s venture into the realm of organics and demystify it.
To start a little history
The organic movement started in the 1940s, surprised? This is when the use of chemicals started to become the norm in farming post World War II. The organic movement received a boost when Rachel Carson published her book Silent Spring which explored the loss of the songbird and the over use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. During the 60s and 70s the “Natural” movement took hold and organic food was only found in health food stores. However, it really didn’t become defined until the 80s and 90s. That’s when the USDA set their guidelines for organic plants and livestock.
Let’s begin with the basics Continue reading “Are Pesticides the only difference between organic and conventional foods?”
Maryrose & Thyme 