Telomeres (pronounced Teel-oh-meers) are the caps on the end of chromosomes, which, along with the enzyme telomerase, protect our DNA and are a marker of biological aging. Think of them like the little caps on the end of your shoelaces; they protect from fraying....
I have exercised my entire life and can’t imagine not. My choice has always been something outside-never been much of a gym-gal. I run and walk and hike. I am currently in the gorgeous Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon writing the health programs for Shine The...
I try to remember to post this recipe every Valentines Day, because it’s just perfect for the day! It’s a deep, dark, rich chocolate cake that puffs up in the oven, then falls when it’s cooling to turn into a little piece of heaven. Make a puree of...
When I traveled the country interviewing kids about their health, I heard many times that they liked ‘Pancakes on a Stick,’ which I had never heard of before. Now that I’m in the process of creating health programs and a book based on what the kids...
O.K., this one may be a bit odd for some, but it is so delicious! I took a spaghetti squash and poked it with a knife so it didn’t explode in the oven (like my last one did when I forgot to do this!) and baked it, on a baking sheet, until done. Depending on...
