Sausage and peppers is a dish you can put together quickly after a long day. This basic recipe keeps the ingredients and calories Continue reading “Quick and Easy Sausage and Peppers”
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Spotting Sugar in Your Food
Are you able to recognize all the names for sugar in your food? Some of it can be tricky. There are usually several kinds used in a product.
It’s important to know what you are eating. Ultimately, it’s just better to make it yourself so you have more control over what you put in your body. You only have one you after all, so take care of it. If you have to have sugar, some choices are better than others. I’ll save that for another post.
It doesn’t matter what it is called, it is still sugar. If you have too much it will adversely effect your health. Continue reading “Spotting Sugar in Your Food”
12+ Health Risks Linked to Excessive Sugar Consumption
“If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.” Proverbs 25:16
Everyone loves a little sugar every now and then. However in the U.S. our sugar intake has become excessive. This leads to all sorts of health risks for us. Ever wonder how sugar can hurt your health? Continue reading “12+ Health Risks Linked to Excessive Sugar Consumption”
Growing Organic Sweet Potatoes in Containers
I thought I would try something new this year. I have grown potatoes above the ground in the past, but I don’t cook many potatoes anymore because I try to stick with the more complex carbs. So I thought I would try sweet potatoes this year. I didn’t want to put them in the ground, so I thought why not grow them in containers? Continue reading “Growing Organic Sweet Potatoes in Containers”
When Good Turns Ugly – Omega 3 and 6
Omega 3 and omega 6 are essential fatty acids (EFA) meaning your body can’t make these, so you need to get them from foods. What is the difference between these? I find it so confusing. Why do so many people say omega 6 is bad? Continue reading “When Good Turns Ugly – Omega 3 and 6”
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Apple Pie Crock Pot French Toast
Apple Pie Crock Pot French Toast- gf/cf
This recipe was perfect for a cool, fall morning. Prepare it the night before, and cook it in the morning. A nice treat for my gluten/dairy free family members. Continue reading “Apple Pie Crock Pot French Toast- gf/cf”
This Needs To Be Non-Negotiable
“She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms“. Proverbs 31:17
As we have seen in a previous post, a sedentary lifestyle is a health threat that worsens many medical conditions and leads to premature death in both men and women. Hopefully, this fact motivates you to start moving a little more. I have only become a regular exerciser in the last few years. I never really did it before, maybe off and on, because I just don’t like to exercise.😰 I now realize I was foolish in that respect. According to Vonda Wright, (an orthopedic surgeon and director of a program for senior athletes) it is a myth that Continue reading “This Needs To Be Non-Negotiable”
Better Oil Choices
There are so many oils to choose from. Your body and brain need fats. Some are considered good for you and others we need to stay away from. What do all these terms mean…refined, unrefined, expeller pressed, cold pressed, omega 3, 6, and 9, polyunsaturated? How do I decide which Continue reading “Better Oil Choices”
Tasty Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower
If you’re trying to cut back on the carbs of mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower is a good alternative. It makes a great side dish that doesn’t Continue reading “Tasty Mashed Cauliflower”
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Autumn week in our class. We dug into a pumpkin to see what was inside. “Holy Cow, that sure is yucky”, Continue reading “Roasted Pumpkin Seeds”
The Question of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
“However, each one of you must also love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.” Ephesians 5:33 (Yes, even during menopause)
A few people asked me if I could discuss menopausal issues. Many women are struggling with the hormone replacement issue. We all know synthetic hormones should be avoided, but the issue of bioidentical hormones is a difficult decision to make.
Just so you know Continue reading “The Question of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement”
Peppers and Planks 