The Deadly Truth About Sugar Ever heard someone say: “Buy Agave Nectar over honey because it’s much healthier! It’s a natural sweetener.” I so bought into this claim, but the truth of the matter is that it couldn’t be further from the truth. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Golly…I wish wish wish… Continue reading The Deadly Truth About Sugar
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Sugar on Your Brain
Sugar on Your Brain I have a sugar problem. There. I said it. I crave it like mad and have never met a HoHo, Ding-Dong or bowl of Malted Milk Ball ice cream, doughnut, cupcake or piece of chocolate salted caramel cake that I don’t like. Even thinking about it makes me drool. This is… Continue reading Sugar on Your Brain
Friday Fixin’s: Fruit Infused Water
Friday Fixin’s: Fruit Infused Water Have you ever met someone in her 50s and thought to yourself, “Wow, she has fantastic skin! Why no wrinkles?” Well, I am not going to say that genetics doesn’t play a role (because it does!) but a MAJOR reason why some women are able to postpone the wrinkle… Continue reading Friday Fixin’s: Fruit Infused Water
Turmeric During Radiation Treatment
Turmeric During Radiation Treatment Turmeric is a spice grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia. It is commonly used to flavor everything from curry dishes, to pickles and American mustard. To be honest, I am not a big fan of any of those foods BUT the Silver Lining is that this herbal spice… Continue reading Turmeric During Radiation Treatment
Produce With The Most (And Least) Pesticides
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released its 2015 update to the annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. This is fantastic because it lists the latest version of the fruits and vegetables that are found to contain the most pesticide residues. (A/K/A: The Dirty Dozens!) EWG analyzed data from tests conducted by the USDA. They washed and peeled produce… Continue reading Produce With The Most (And Least) Pesticides
Friday’s Fixin’s: Ruby Detox Salad
Ruby Detox Salad with Tamari Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Welcome back to Friday’s Fixin’s. A friend gave me a little grief last week because I haven’t posted yummalicious recipes in a while – ok, in ages. Well, the wait is finally OVER. I’m so doggone excited to share the Ruby Detox Salad. This salad tastes just as… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Ruby Detox Salad
Colorful Eating to Decrease Risk of Cancer
Earlier this week, I participated in the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Twitter Chat about eating during and after cancer treatment. It was a super engaging and interesting “discussion”. Btw, I’m still amazed that I actually have conversations via social media. But the Silver Lining is that I DO have conversations and have met some wonderful people on… Continue reading Colorful Eating to Decrease Risk of Cancer
Alcohol Use During the Holiday Season
Recently I came across a fabulous article about alcohol use during the holiday season. It was pretty perfect timing, I have to say. As we enter the holiday season, filled with parties, bubbly and amazing food, each year I join the legions and put on a few lbs. In fact – in the spirit of… Continue reading Alcohol Use During the Holiday Season
Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Dinner parties have a tendency to give me the heebie-jeebies, no matter how few people we have or how many. Now the Silver Lining of this angst is that this is definitely a first world problem. I mean, really. Sometimes when I get myself all worked up, I tell myself to look in the mirror and… Continue reading Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Anti-Cancer Foods
Anti-Cancer Foods I wish I wish I wish that there were some type of food or ingredient that could wholly (holy?) protect the human body against cancer. BUT… the Silver Lining is that research shows that your overall diet offers the best protection for your body against cancer. The most important thing is to eat beaucoup vegetables,… Continue reading Anti-Cancer Foods