Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
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.
Roasted Asparagus Recipe
Asparagus is packed with nutrients like folate and Vitamins A, C and K, asparagus is a fiber rich vegetable. It also includes powerful antioxidants known to reduce all sorts of inflammatory compounds in the body.
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.
Elder Care Resources in the US
Resources within the US for elders - a comprehensive guide.
10 Food Safety Tips
Foods with additives and chemicals stress your body, can affect reproductive health, and overall make your body work harder to protect you from disease.
Simple Eating for Healthy Nutrition and Weight Management
pat yourself on the back for what you’re already doing, and make a plan to add the rest. Eating clean simple foods, staying hydrated and being savvy about what you don’t want on your plate all matter.
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.
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?
There's More to Bone Health than Calcium : Nutrition Tips
There’s more to bone health than calcium. Learn about healthy calcium choicesand other nutrients need for bones
The Never Ending Weight Loss Saga
Who among us doesn’t have that anxious feeling when stepping on a scale in a doctor’s office? I can’t think of many people, can you?
Promising pathway to weight loss, improved mood and heart health through a probiotic Akkermansia
Create a Happy Life
Happiness. It’s what we all want, yes? But I think having it consistently remains one of the biggest challenges in life. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this lately, and I wanted to share my thoughts with you, see if you agree
Do You Like Soup? Pesto Minestrone Soup Recipe
Do you like soup? For whatever reason, the idea of making your own soup has been daunting for many people. I like to make soup for several reasons: I know what's in it; I can season it the way I like it; you get several servings of it, either as a light lunch or a bowl before dinner; it's a great way to use up vegetable scraps.
Walking through Fire : Daring to Take Action
We went outside where a few people were preparing the fire. Flames were shooting high in the air, snapping and crackling as we sat on the cold ground watching, mesmerized by the bright flames, feeling a sense of warmth and awe. Slowly the flames grew shorter and within an hour settled down into a huge bed of coals and embers. The people raked them into a big circle with metal rakes. I watched.
Smoothies? Here's How
Smoothies serve a dual purpose for me -
they are a portable meal when you can’t eat at home or at a table
when done right, they contain essential nutrients without too much sugar
Please Think Food First, Then Weight
Until we address the topic of food, there really is no reason to address the topic of weight