March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and there are a few things everyone needs to know about this type of cancer. Colon rectal cancer is the second leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. Colon cancer is not just a disease that old people get. Young men and women do …
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebration generally involves the parades and festivals and wearing green attire and shamrocks. This year will be the second year that we will not be able to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day …
When the going gets tough many people get going to the refrigerator to find something good to eat. The choices made at tough times are usually not healthy ones. The chocolate chip cookies, the cookie dough ice cream, custard pie, chocolate cake and donuts are calling your name. During times of stress, they can be …
Every day in our busy lives there are a number of things we need to accomplish. There are many daily tasks that we need to complete like preparing meals, taking kids to school, going to work and grocery shopping. These things are on our must do list of tasks. The things we want to do …
Valentine’s Day is a time to tell that special someone how much they mean to you. It is a day for couples to go out to dinner or do something special to celebrate their love. This is also a great time to show appreciation for family and friends. Those who have made a difference in …
Everyone needs to use the F-Word daily and that stands for FIBER. Foods that contain fiber help prevent constipation and keeps your digestive system running smooth. High fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables are loaded with nutrients. Foods with fiber also keep you feeling full longer which helps maintain a healthy weight and will …
What is success and how do you become successful in your life? The answer to that question depends on who you are and what you want from life. One person’s idea of success may be to make a million dollars or to climb to the top of a mountain. Each person must measure their own …
Desserts are very tempting and can be the downfall of your attempts to eat healthy or to lose weight. The temptations to eat something sweet and sugary may be stronger than your will power. Desserts are usually high in sugar, saturated and or trans fats and loaded with calories. This is a bad combination when …
Desserts are very tempting and can be the downfall of your attempts to eat healthy or to lose weight. The temptations to eat something sweet and sugary may be stronger than your will power. Desserts are usually high in sugar, saturated and or trans fats and loaded with calories. This is a bad combination when …
This is a great time to celebrate the holidays in a fun and healthy way. If you have my book Healthy Meals in Minutes you know that I have a chapter called “Surviving the Holidays”. My book was published before the COVID-19 virus struck our country and the world. What I am teaching people is …