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[VIDEO] Vitamin Frenzy
A couple years ago I wrote “Chasing Supplements, Part 1” which explored three questions: Is it not possible to experience good health without a raft of supplements? Was the achievement of vibrant good health put on hold until the 21st century, when humans could...
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[VIDEO] Vitamin Frenzy
A couple years ago I wrote "Chasing Supplements, Part 1" which explored three questions: Is it not possible to experience good health without a raft of supplements? Was the achievement of vibrant good health put on hold until the 21st century, when humans could...
Why You Need to Battle Blandness
An Uncommon Strategy for Tired Taste Buds I remember having lunch with my mom while she was at a rehab facility following a long hospital stay. I was struck by how bland the food looked and tasted. At the time, I chalked it up to the common wisdom that "old people...
Recipe: Twice-Baked Potatoes, Dairy-Free and Vegan Versions
Recently I saw a picture of twice-baked potatoes. Maybe it's because I love potatoes so much, but I couldn't stop thinking about those tasty potato halves filled with fluffy mashed potatoes and topped with gooey melted cheese. But therein lies the problem: Because of...
What Does Cooking Have to Do With Addiction Recovery?
The banner at the top of this article is the same one I put at the top of all my e-newsletters. I included it on this post because I want to focus on its Meal Making Transformation message. That's because transformation is top of mind for me after getting a request to...
Food and Culture
Recipe: Onion and Mushroom Gravy
For one reader, Christine, there is nothing she likes better than sauteed mushrooms and onions. I've teased about her excitement and enthusiasm for this combo, but have to admit that it is quite tasty. Transform the combo into a gravy and you also have a very easy and...
The Therapist Waiting in the Kitchen
Hidden Mental Health Benefits of Everyday Cooking There's no question that cooking can be burdensome at times. But as pointed out in "What If Cooking Is Just Plain Burdensome?" the critical question is where do we go with that fact. Do we let it stop us from making...
Natural Remedies: Cost-Benefit Insights
More on "The Downside of Natural Remedies" A previous post included the video "Hidden Triggers and Surprising Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome." In the video, Women's Gut Health Coach Susan Slowes shared the promise of managing IBS naturally through food and...
Recipes: Parts and Pieces Cooking — 3 Easy Mix ‘n Match Salads Great for Lunches
Left-Handed Cooking I got a shoulder replacement last week. Of course it was my right shoulder so I am learning to cook mostly with my left hand which is very awkward! I wanted to share my fumbling cooking efforts with you as encouragement that you don't have to be...
The Downside of Natural Remedies
[VIDEO] Hidden Triggers and Surprising Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Natural remedies sound great, don't they? Heal a troublesome condition without expensive drugs or surgeries and all their complications and side effects. Instead, just eat good food, get...
Diet Culture
I was a guest on a recent SoulShift podcast, "Reclaiming Health, Culture & Connection Through Meal Making." Following is a comment by co-host Mindy Gorman-Plutzer which deserves a further conversation: Early in our podcast, Mindy brought up Diet Culture, saying:...