With your health in mind: Zest (my gift to you in February)

With your health in mind: Zest (my gift to you in February)

Call in on Tuesday, February 11th and 25th and I will talk about various health topics and answer your nutrition and culinary questions. Here is the link to register: https://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/60LEOJCYYUBIQEXP I look forward to being...
With your health in mind: Zest (my gift to you in February)

Grass vs. Grain-Fed Beef

I was asked to write an article for The Green PolkaDot Box-an on-line grocery store that only sells products that are Non-GMO. As their ingredient analyst, I make sure that happens! They are starting an education aspect of their business and I was asked to...
With your health in mind: Zest (my gift to you in February)

Nitrites and Nitrates

Nitrates and Nitrites 101 Nitrates are a normal part of one’s diet, but excessive levels have been linked to thyroid, leukemia, ovarian, colon, rectal, bladder, stomach, esophageal and pancreatic cancer. They’re naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables like...
With your health in mind: Zest (my gift to you in February)

Help for our Veterans. The Healing Kitchen

I have discovered in my work with our Veterans, that healthy food makes a huge difference in not only their physical health, but their mental health as well. For many of us, this is not surprising. Becuase of the success of The Healing Kitchen: A Place for our...
Do I have a Food Allergy or Sensitivity?

Do I have a Food Allergy or Sensitivity?

Do I have a Food Allergy or Sensitivity?   You’d know it if you have an allergy! A true food allergy causes an immune response such as nausea, vomiting, hives and swelling of the lips and throat, which can be life-threatening. Common offending foods are peanuts,...
With your health in mind: Zest (my gift to you in February)

Look Ma!

Look Ma, No Pump! The circulatory system brings many substances to cells and then removes waste products that are the result of metabolism. Some of these substances cannot enter or return through the capillary walls, including excess fluid and protein molecules and...