I could not stand eating shrimp until I was 30 years old. I know shrimp is one of the most popular southern seafood items, but I just did not like it. Finally at aged 30, I was served shrimp at a dinner and tried it. After a few bites I realized it was okay. Now […]
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I have made three multi-day trips out of town since the later part of May. My daughter and I went to visit my son in Denver. I went with a church group to Lake Junaluska, NC, and my husband and I went to Hilton Head Island, SC. My husband and I are also taking a […]
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Junior Mints were one of my favorite types of candy for a long time. Sitting in a darkened theater and slowly eating each piece one bite at a time while the movie theater credits rolled by, is a cherished memory from childhood. Once I began eating real food and found out about the problems with […]
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I read the book, Fat Chance, by Robert Lustig, M.D. as part of my preparation for the Seven-Day Sugar Elimination Challenge. Dr. Lustig is a pediatric endocrinologist who has specialized in obesity and is famous for a You Tube video called “Sugar, the Bitter Truth”. This video has over 7.6million views and if you have […]
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I think God takes gluttony seriously when He says in Proverbs, “put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.” (23:2) Even as I write this, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight is an area of my life that is still a work in progress. I have been active all my life, […]
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This steak recipe is a great healthy entrée for a quick gourmet meal. Add sides such as baked sweet potatoes and steamed asparagus or broccoli for a complete meal packed full of essential nutrients and colors. One serving (4 ounces) of beef will give you one-half of your daily requirements for protein, B-12, and zinc. […]
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Wild Alaskan salmon is one of the most nutritious foods available. It is a fish that is full of the essential omega-3 fatty acids that our body needs. I wrote an article in Bella Magazine that gives a lot of information about fats. I also have more information about fats in this article on my […]
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“A nail is driven out by another nail; habit is overcome by habit.” Erasmus I read this quote in a book written by a friend in Aiken, Peggy Wojtowicz. Her book, Joy on High Places, is a memoir about how God transformed her life in many ways including her eating habits. Habit Change is Hard. […]
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Rules, rules, rules. People are confused about what to eat. There is a lot of information about healthy eating available on-line and in books. Unfortunately, much of it is conflicting. It is difficult for the average person to figure out what sources are most reliable. There are a couple of successful and reliable books published […]
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What is the most common reason for not cooking at home for most of my clients? A busy lifestyle and a lack of quick healthy dinner recipes. When I first realized I had food sensitivities to gluten, soy and corn I became very discouraged. I began looking diligently at food labels and found that almost […]
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