Introduction to Health Benefits of Eating Oatmeal Daily I, for one enjoy a morning bowl of oatmeal. Admittedly, I rarely eat it just plain, normally adding raisins and walnuts. I sometimes add a teaspoon of honey as well. This meal is not only nutritious, but oatmeal is filling, and when adding in healthy items (no…
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The Best of Christmas Desserts
Introduction to “The Best of Christmas Desserts” Though the “Christmas Cookie” has become the poster child for holiday desserts, the breadth and history of Christmas desserts is more than the cookie. Here is a link to the article titled, “The History of Traditional Christmas Desserts” from La Levain, which provides more historical insights. The…
Holiday Cooking with Family
Introduction – Holiday Cooking with Family & Friends Many of us may have fond memories of cooking with family or if not, visiting your grandparents to enjoy a variety of favored family dishes that you longed for with anticipation each year. For the fortunate, these traditions continue to be passed down from generation to generation….
Nutritional Healing Part 5: Healing Foods from Around the World
Introduction – Nutritional Healing Part 5 With the growing fascination surrounding Do It Yourself (DIY) therapies, people are increasingly exploring the realm of traditional healing deeply rooted in religious and philosophical beliefs. Throughout history, a plethora of foods and spices have served as therapeutic remedies. For instance, ginger has been used for aiding digestion and…
Health Benefits of Soup
I thoroughly enjoy freshly made soup during the winter season, as it not only offers health benefits but also provides comforting warmth on chilly days. As we see the mercury begin to drop, I thought this a good time to post this article, “Health Benefits of Soup”. The article will discuss homemade soup versus canned…
Heart Healthy Cookbooks for Seniors
Introduction to Heart Healthy Cookbooks for Seniors Eating habits can change as we grow older. Due to this phenomenon, I thought it helpful to provide this concise summary of “Heart Healthy Cookbooks for Seniors”, with expert sources to support healthy eating habits. The USDA has developed Food Patterns to help people understand different ways they…