Peg’s Blog
Food & lifestyle ideas to keep you healthy
What I Like about Noosa Yoghurt
I’ve been looking for a yogurt that tastes good, doesn’t have unnecessary added ingredients and digests well. That combination is hard to come by. I decided to try Plain Noosa and am very happy with it. Here’s why:
Wellness and You: Summer Salad Inventory
What would it be like for you if you consistently enjoyed a generous serving of leafy greens along with a wide abundance of colorful vegetables on your salad plate most summer nights? Imagine the freshness, the variety of flavors, and the nourishing benefits that come with this healthy habit.
A Simple Quiz
Here's a quick and simple quiz designed to help you thoughtfully evaluate your current food habits and gain insight into how they may be affecting your overall energy levels throughout the day.
Free Report: Simple Steps for Eating Well
Successful longevity starts early in life. Seventy percent of your health outcomes are influenced by your lifestyle, and the daily food choices you make play a significant role in your ability to prevent disease and maintain a high quality of life.
On the Holiday Weekend Road Again....
With 4th of July weekend upon us, I've written up some tips for healthy snacking on the road. Even road stops have some things worth eating, but you’re best off packing your own.
Wellness and You: Learn How to Prevent Falls
Can you stand on 1 foot for 6 seconds? If so, you dramatically reduce the risk of falling.
More than 1 in 4 adults over the age f 65 fall each year. And if you fall, this in itself heightens the risk of future falls.
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.
Sun Damage Prevention Tips from Wellness and You
With my light skin and blonde hair I am susceptible to sunburn . Don’t make the mistakes I made.
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.
For Easy Meal Prep - De-Clutter Your Kitchen
Are you having a hard time getting motivated to prepare meals at home? The reasons may be many, but one that’s often overlooked is the way your kitchen is organized.
Follow this roadmap to organize your kitchen so it works for you.
Why Do a Nutrition Cleanse?
Do you say I’ve gotta get back on track with my food? I sure do, because life has a way of keeping me from consistently eating in a simple whole foods way.
The solution to getting back on track is to do a 7 day seasonal cleanse which will restore balance in your body and make it very easy to resume a simple whole foods diet afterwards - fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, nuts, whole grains, seafood, antibiotic free meat, eggs, etc. - with an occasional treat.
Fertilize Your Gut Like a Farmer for Weight Loss
Why build a healthy gut? By far, the most immune receptors are located in your gut. Likewise, 80-90% of your serotonin, the happy hormone, is produced in the gut.
Eat Healthy to Prevent Constipation
Constipation affects millions of people and the causes are many.
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.