Michelle Obama turns 50 today! Click HERE to see the Time article on how she stays so fit – I love that she continues to jump rope both on her own, with her children, and with kids in schools through her Let’s Move programs. She is definitely a great example for us Boomers!
DetailsA very sad report was published the New England Journal of Medicine in 2013. It seems that in 2010 (the year that was studied) doctors prescribed antibiotic drugs for approx 1 in every 4 Americans. Good grief! The survey showed that the most frequently prescribed antibiotic was azithromycin, often used to treat bronchitis. The problem is that…
DetailsThis is one of my favorite recipes for Brunch on New Years Day! 4 Large eggs 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese 1 lb Ricotta cheese (I use sheep’s Ricotta) 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup of shitake mushrooms 1 red pepper 1 cup shredded zucchini 1 lg. bunch of fresh spinach 3…
DetailsThis time of year so often seems to fly by for most of us, but perhaps not so fast for Baby Boomers who find themselves alone – perhaps for the first time in many years. The office and neighborhood parties, family visits, shopping, and tree lighting ceremonies can be difficult for someone who is without…
DetailsIn keeping with a holiday theme, here’s a fabulous recipe for your holiday table! A large squash stuffed with rice, cranberries, apples, nuts and other festive spices that you would add to whatever you are roasting this week is not only satisfying, but provides a festive look to your table and makes your whole kitchen…
DetailsThe holiday season is all about peace, love, and joy, yet, it’s often filled with just the opposite. Travel, parties, shopping, and entertaining are piled on top of our already jam-packed schedules, and we are often left exhausted, irritable, and about as peaceful as a tornado! This year, I am attempting to explore alternatives to…
DetailsThis constantly changing weather seems to have everyone around me coming down with or just getting over a cold or the flu. I have posted some of these great natural methods for cold and flu prevention before, but so many of you have asked about natural remedies that I am posting more today! Antioxidants are our…
DetailsThere is a ton of press both pro GMO and against GMO lately. In fact, it’s difficult to pick up any news post that doesn’t mention GMO. Here’s the part that’s got my goat. This, to me, has become a freedom of choice issue. GMO foods have infiltrated our agricultural lands and our lives, giving us…
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