Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
Skinny Joyful Old Dame - Positive Aging
Skinny Joyful Old Dame is a how-to little book for women who want to be vibrant and joyful.
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.
Meal Prep: Stock Your Kitchen
Eating well is easy when you’re prepared. That’s why I wrote my book, Food Becomes You —to help you build a kitchen with a great inventory, learn how to cook healthy and delicious meals again, or maybe for the first time if you’ve been a restaurant eater, , and have fun while doing it!
Who Is Your Nutrition Guru?
If you’re like most women, you may follow a celebrity doctor or nutritionist with a huge following who is telling you exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and which supplements you must take to avoid dementia, osteoporosis, depression, sleep disturbances and so on. I know someone better to rely on.
Set Up Your Wellness Plan for Long Term Health
Are you looking to improve your health but don’t know where to start? What’s your next move?
Does the Name Kathrine Switzer Ring a Bell?
Kathrine Switzer changed the future for women athletes in 1967 when she became the first female to complete the Boston Marathon. See the 10 tips she offers to older adults that make lifelong fitness a reality.
Healing from Ulcerative Colitis : Coaching Journeys of 3 Inspiring Women -
Ulcerative colitis can be a strain on one’s health and one’s well0-being. Find how Joanne approached this condition and has made great stride in improving her health, her relationship with medical practitioners and with her confidence that she can heal.
Why Plant Based Foods Are Good for You
Top 10 Reasons Vegetables Are Good for You
they are the major source of minerals that you cannot get from animal foods
they provide antioxidants that guard against early aging, cancer, heart disease and diabetes
they provide digestive fiber that supports the digestive system and bowel regularity
they are quite low in calories as compared with other foods
there are more than 100 vegetables to choose from
because of the fiber in them, they keep you feeling full
they provide a variety of flavors for the palate, including sweet, salty, sour, pungent and bitter
they are very inexpensive
they are one of the best foods for weight loss
they are part of a healthy diet plan
Quinoa Pilaf with Spinach, Apples and Walnuts
Quinoa pilaf with spinach, apples and walnuts is the perfect vegan dish that can be served hot or cold. Easy to prepare in less than 30 minutes and will give you a generous portion of protein and healthy carbohydrates.