Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Ask Wellness and You: Should I Eat Carbs ?
Carbs in vegetables can be calculated in two ways: total carbs and net carbs. The total carb is the units of carbohydrates from any given vegetable; the net carbs are those same vegetables minus the amount of fiber in those vegetables.
RFK Jr. MAHA Report - Right or Wrong - We Know America's Health is in Trouble
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr,, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, released his first comprehensive report in the state of children’s health in America .
Learn some simple steps to improve your health and that of your loved ones.
What to Eat for Breakfast
What to eat for breakfast? There is always a bit of protein and complex carb in each breakfast listed here; it’s just that one is more dominant than the other.
Prevent Falls with Foods that Keep Your Bones Strong and Supple
What we need to know when discussing bone health is there are many sources of calcium, one of the components of healthy bones, other than dairy. The following chart will give you a wide variety of foods from which you can derive calcium.
Cranberry Season Is Here
Cranberries are a major crop in Southeastern Massachusetts and harvesting is a sight to experience if you are able. Makepeace Cranberry Company in Wareham MA is a fine place to visit and to buy the freshest of cranberries.
Annual Wellness and You Cleanse Is Here!
The annual Wellness and You Cleanse will begin on April 20 and continue for 7 days. This cleanse supports the body, mind and spirit in transitioning into the damp, rainy windy Spring season with emphasis on foods that clear congestion and prevent seasonal allergies.
Food Waste Prevention
Did you know that In the United States alone, people waste 80 million tons of food every year, which equals 149 billion meals. Finding ways to efficiently use food can eliminate world hunger.
I Have Heroes
I Have Heroes - Here Are Three of Them
Heroes are often defined as legendary characters who do something phenomenal the not many others have done before. They receive recognition in the form of admiration, compensation, medals and accolades.
The heroes I want to talk about mostly remain under the radar and are not treated as special people, but they are so incredibly critical to our survival, they should all be put on pedestals.
Do You Self-Sabotage? A Parable
Do you self-sabotage yourself? Get on a healthy eating regimen, have success, only to seek out friends you know will bring you back to old habits and poor quality food? The story of the eagle may inspire you to stay on course and not lose precious time due to a lack of belief in self and all you can do.
4 Whole Grains for Breakfast
Incorporate healthy whole grains into your breakfast planning. They make a nourishing backdrop for your fruit, nuts and yogurt.