Lately my articles have talked about the exercises that I recommend for people over 50, but what about foods? How much are the foods we eat affecting our aging brain and body? Turns out – a lot! Healthy Fats for Brain and Heart Health. YES, there are healthy fats that we SHOULD be eating!Many of…
If you’ve ever looked longingly at a dish of chocolate covered strawberries and wished that you could make them – here you go! You’ll need: I pckg of BIG organic strawberries 1 3.17 oz. (or similar size) bar of dark chocolate (85% Green and Black works great for me!) Directions: Place a large plate in…
Chocolate Black Bean Cupcakes – sounds delicious and IS! Ingredients: One 15 ounce can (or 15 ounces, cooked) unseasoned black beans* OR 1 1/2 cup cooked beans, any color (navy beans, kidney beans, etc) 5 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder…
The first snow of winter is usually fun. We dream of making snowmen, skiing, sledding, etc. However, the joys of winter get old fast, the older I get. Flus and colds, dry skin, static flyaway hair, the lack of energy… Many people are already down in the dumps after two years of this epidemic, not…
Happy November! Thanksgiving is just around the corner! I recently received a question asking what all this information about food and daily exercise has to do with my expertise in ways to end chronic pain. This is a good question! Firstly, food is medicine. The more we all hear that, and understand that, the sooner…
This recipe is filled with anti inflammatory foods and tastes delicious! It’s a modified version from Dr. Mark Hyman’s Blood Sugar Solution cookbook. Ingredients: 1/4 sup sesame seeds 8 oz hunk of wild salmon 2 tablespoons sesame oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 inch peice of fresh ginger, peeled and grated sea salt and freshly…