Author: cbeckett3

You Really Gonna Eat That? Foods That Harm Your Brain

 

The Standard American Diet not only makes our waistlines bigger, but it also starves the brain. They used to believe you can’t grow new brain cells. We now know that was wrong. Doesn’t that encourage you? We are fearfully and wonderfully made. We need to get rid of the foods that harm our brain development and add more foods that grow our brains.

Throughout my life, I never put much thought into what I was eating. Turns out there’s bad stuff in there! Let’s discover what that stuff is. We can’t avoid everything that’s harmful, but shouldn’t we at least be educated about it so we can pick and chose what we want to put in our bodies and the bodies of our children whose brains are still developing?

Continue reading “You Really Gonna Eat That? Foods That Harm Your Brain” →

Product Review: Kind Sweet and Spicy. A Healthy Snack Bar Choice

Because your family wants processed food.

So let’s find a minimally processed, tasty, healthy, snack bar. Great to grab for on the go or staying home. Continue reading “Product Review: Kind Sweet and Spicy. A Healthy Snack Bar Choice” →

Blueberry Coffee Cake (gf/df)

 

It’s blueberry season! What better time for a blueberry recipe. Continue reading “Blueberry Coffee Cake (gf/df)” →

Your Habits When You’re Young Put Your Bones at Risk When You’re Older

Some people have low bone mass even at their peak which is roughly age 30. What factors can cause this? How does it affect your bones and their future?

1/2 of your total body calcium stores are made during puberty. Dietary and lifestyle habits are important at this age!

Did you know men can have low bone density as well?  It just happens to women earlier.

Your body is  building bone during childhood, through the teenage years and Continue reading “Your Habits When You’re Young Put Your Bones at Risk When You’re Older” →

Flavorful Spaghetti Squash with Herbs

The problem with spaghetti Squash is that is has no flavor. It is so bland. Using it in place of noodles for spaghetti to reduce calories is a nice idea, but it doesn’t taste like anything. I have tried numerous recipes and they just don’t have much flavor.

I like this one. Continue reading “Flavorful Spaghetti Squash with Herbs” →

My Fish Oil Choice

 

Fish oil, DHA and EPA specifically, benefits your health in many ways. Studies show it is beneficial for pain, depression, memory, blood thinning, RA, early brain development, triglycerides reduction, mental health issues, among others.

For health benefits the average person should be taking about 1 gram of fish oil per day. That’s 1000 mg. That’s because the average person is deficient in omega 3. For some health conditions it could be Continue reading “My Fish Oil Choice” →

Sausage and Veggie Breakfast Saute

This is one of my usual breakfasts. It has 23 grams of protein and is low carb (9 net carbs as recipe is (18 carbs -9 grams fiber= 9 net carbs) As you can see, it also starts your day  off with plenty of fiber.

A terrific alternative when you’re looking for a breakfast without eggs.

This is a no thinking breakfast. Just throw it in the pan and heat it up. Continue reading “Sausage and Veggie Breakfast Saute” →

Growing Broccoli

 

Broccoli is a brassica in the cruciferous family, along with cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, rutabaga and others.

It is a nutritional superstar. Cruciferous vegetables are well established as healthy foods with cancer preventative properties. However, broccoli outshines them all. It is jam packed with nutrition! If you were only going to eat one vegetable, it should be broccoli. Of course, it goes without saying that you should eat more than one vegetable.  While the florets have most of the  phytonutrients, the stalk has most of the  fiber, so  eat the whole thing! If you don’t like broccoli, learn to like it, remember you can train your taste buds.. 👅 Continue reading “Growing Broccoli” →

Winter Gardening: Another March Garden

I started later in the garden this winter. After last summer I needed to take a break. Continue reading “Winter Gardening: Another March Garden” →

Cinnamon: Health Benefits and Uses

“Also take for yourself quality spices—five hundred shekels of liquid myrrh, half as much sweet-smelling cinnamon, two hundred and fifty shekels of sweet-smelling cane, five hundred shekels of cassia, according to the shekel of the sanctuary, and a hin of olive oil.”  Exodus 30:23-24

Types of cinnamon

Cassia–  aka Chinese cinnamon, common cinnamon, baker’s cinnamon. A cheaper cinnamon. Continue reading “Cinnamon: Health Benefits and Uses” →

Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum)

“You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.”  Matthew 23:23

What is Cumin?

Cumin seeds are yellow-brown, nutty, peppery seeds. A part of the parsley family, it is similar to but stronger than caraway. It is usually ground into a powder.

Don’t confuse Continue reading “Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum)” →

Weight Management Morsels

As I get older, it is more difficult to manage weight. Do you have this problem too? This can be due to inactivity, hormones, illness, slower metabolism, medications or other reasons.

For lasting weight management, whether it be losing weight or maintaining it, DON’T DIET. Continue reading “Weight Management Morsels” →