Category: Health
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Beyond the Sandwhich part3
In this third installment of Beyond the Sandwich, we’re looking at lamb. This meal is ideal for the day after your holiday lamb leftovers and when you might want something lighter. Mediterranean Lamb Salad…
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Take the 4-point plastics pledge
Probably everyone has seen that one scene from The Graduate where during the Benjamin’s party, one of his parent’s friends says something to the effect of: “I’m going to tell you one word about…
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Beyond the Sandwich: Making Use of Holiday Left-overs (part two)
In this installment of Beyond the Sandwich, we’re looking at turkey. There always seem to be leftovers when you make a turkey, and after a while, turkey sandwiches can get a little boring. Here…
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Beyond the Sandwich: Making Use of Holiday Left-overs
We’re hosting Easter dinner this year for the extended family of 15, which means that despite the gazillion-pound ham that I bought at the market yesterday, there will be left overs. There always are.…
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To Fish or Not to Fish?
Stay away from certain fish because they contain high mercury levels. Eat fish because it can boost your unborn baby’s IQ. What’s a mom-to-be to do? A study out of the University of Bristol…
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Once A Month Cooking and Oatmeal Bars
In the essence of keeping to our healthy resolutions, hubby and I have been moving our diet to a more plant based one. We have cut out all red meat and pork, leaving only…
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Dark Chocolate
Chocolate is a wonderful thing. From ancient times, chocolate has been used in medicine and relaxation. Nearly everyone knows about Montezuma and his desire for, well…desire. His legendary consumption of chocolate drinks supposedly gave…
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My Personal Trainers
I resolved to lose weight at the beginning of the year. Thanks to my children, I am well on my way. You may wonder how a few children can help their mother in her…
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Holiday Eating For Diabetics.
If you have diabetes, you probably look at the holidays with dread. All of the cookies, pies, tarts, and cakes that are offered by your friends and family can really wear on your determination…
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Alternative Skin Cancer Treatment
I use herbal and natural remedies for almost every illness or injury. You probably have seen I enjoy posting about kitchen spices that have health or medicinal benefits. We’ve spent too long relying on…