Coconut and Canola Oils: Healthy or Not?

All heat-processed oils contain low levels of trans-fats, even olive oil.  But, canola oil has two to four times more of these trans-fats than olive oil.

shadows of skinny, fat, and in between sized women

Why You Should Watch “Dietland”

Dietland delves into sexual violation and exploitation of females, and the story is not pretty.

pomegranite arials and chopped apples add color and antioxidents

Protein and Produce after 2 p.m. : the MIND Diet and Easy Dinner Menus

It is possible to be happy eating only protein and produce after 2 p.m. It just takes some planning.

chia seed pudding bowl with berries and violets scattered on top

Grow Your Own Edible Flowers for Health and Beauty

Edible flowers are not just for decoration, and not made of pure sugar.  These are the real deal.

Himalayan salt lamp emits a rosy glow

What’s the Deal with Himalayan Salt Lamps?

As long as you don’t expect medical miracles from this natural sculpture, enjoy the pleasant mood that it creates!

A Fresh and Satisfying Greek Couscous Salad

You’ve heard a lot about how Mediterranean foods are good for you.  Not only are they beneficial to your physical health, but for fighting off cognitive decline as we age.

broccoli and kale salads

Kale and Broccoli Salads: Two Salads Made My Day

Kale and broccoli are loaded with nutrients, much more so than a typical dinner salad.  The trick to making both enjoyable is cutting them to the proper size. 

A colorful salad with green arugala and red pomegranate arils

Superfood Salad to Feed Your Mind and Body!

This “superfood” recipe fits perfectly in the Mediterranean and Mind diet frameworks, emphasizing foods from plant-based foods high in nutritional value.

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 30, When Pruning, Be Careful Where You Cut

I was sad to lose her, and the shop, and all the wisdom that went with her and with Louis.

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 29, Listen to Your First and Second Brain

We are talking about incorporating exercise into a new, healthy lifestyle that you maintain forever; not a short-term exercise (and diet) plan that you abandon when you reach your goal.

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 28, Make Your Fridge Work for You!

The most useful tip from above that I’ve found works for me, is having homemade soups and salads on hand.

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 27, This Will Make You Sick

How can anyone think that eating lots of processed food is a good thing?

Photo of Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Stay Positive! Day 23, 30 Days of Health & Contentment

Take a large task on bit by bit. It will help you stay positive. Before you know it, the job is done!

photo of white onion bloom

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 22, This Is Not A “Diet”

Over the weekend, I traveled to Pennsylvania to visit my family. My sister asked me…

Parsley, green onion, olive oil, and lemon juice atop chopped potatoes

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 21, Find Nutrition Information for ANY Recipe

All you do is add in the recipe ingredients and number of servings, and, violá, You get a complete nutritional analysis!

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 20, Beat the Sweets

Unlike other addictive substances, we can’t just not eat food.  And saying that you will never eat sweets again just isn’t going to work.

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 19, Power Yoga

I can personally attest to the harm caused by persistent, elevated levels of cortisol.