More and more people are struggling to cope with stress these days. There’s just so much anger, worry, sadness, and fear showing up in the world right now. If you’re feeling it too, you’re not alone. Just know that you can stop the feeling stressed and reduce your inflammation naturally. Here’s what I see again…
Let’s Start With Some Stress-Free Holiday Tips For Women Over 50! The holidays can be a joy. They can also feel like a juggling act. Planning, shopping, cooking, wrapping, and travel all pile on. With so much happening, self-care slips to the bottom of the list. Then the late nights, skipped meals, and sugar creep…
I have Zucchini!! I’m so happy this year—my zucchini plants are finally producing fruits bigger than a peanut! In honor of my very first harvest of the season, I’m sharing some powerful (and maybe surprising) health benefits of zucchini: Lowers inflammation thanks to antioxidants—yes, it’s part of that anti-inflammatory diet I’m always talking about! Supports…
Updated: The Truth About Arsenic in Rice—And What to Eat Instead This post is updated to include the latest studies and information on the high amounts of Arsenic in rice and rice products. Arsenic is a natural mineral found in the earth’s crust, but human activities—like the use of pesticides and poultry fertilizers—have significantly increased its presence…
I’ll bet you’re surprised by that title, huh? It really does mean that you allow yourself whatever treat you enjoy over the Holidays, just not every day for every meal… I have always loved pumpkin pie, but for several years I have been cow dairy free, and more recently, gluten free as well. BUT I…
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…
Happy 4th of July!!!!! Nothing says summer like 4th of July! So, if you are grilling or picnicking tomorrow, or any time this summer, please keep in mind the items that you’ve decided to cross off your list of foods to eat. Last newsletter listed the five worst offenders, and hopefully, you’ve chosen one to…
For those of us over 60, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, are the most dreaded of illnesses. Many of us have seen our parents or other family members waste away from these devastating diseases and we don’t want to go that way! Today is the first of a two-part series on how food can help…