If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you probably know I promote eating “real food.” That means staying away from packaged food that’s been processed and contains artificial ingredients. I even wrote a post called the 12 Best Snack Foods for Baby Boomers to Live Longer and Stay Healthy. However, after fainting a couple of times several years ago because of a blood sugar … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Prevent Knee Pain Injuries after 50
Our knees are one of the parts of our body that we use a lot throughout the day. We use our knees to sit, walk, and stand. In addition to all these, we make uncountable movements with our legs that need the support of our knees. Surprisingly, we also exert a huge amount of pressure on our knees while we work. Our body weight alone places an enormous force on our … [Read more...]
What I Learned from My 9-Day Detox and Why I’m Still Losing Weight
To say I was a skeptic about doing detoxes and cleanses would be an understatement. As a self-proclaimed foodie, who believes in eating “real food,” the thought of depriving myself of regular meals for over a week wasn’t appealing to me at all. But, after some prodding from friends who were passionate about their program, I decided to try it out and committed to following every … [Read more...]
How Self-Care and Excellent Health Care Make a Perfect Combination
No one wants to go to the doctor and get bad news, but we can’t always predict what happens to us. The good news is that you have choices and one of them is to make sure you have the best care possible. When you practice self-care like eating well and have high-quality healthcare it’s even better. Both work in tandem to assure your optimal health. I’m excited to be … [Read more...]
The Skinny on Using Cooking Oils and Tips from an Expert Chef
By the time you read this Hanukkah will be over. If you celebrated, you probably spent some time frying up latkes using cooking oil. Or maybe you like fried chicken or just a little drizzle of oil on your salad. Chef Gerard Viverito offers tips to a dozen oils – some you will love and others you should avoid. Cooking oils and smoke points Heating cooking oils can be … [Read more...]
