HEALTHY SNACKS: ENERGY BALLS
We’ve just celebrated Labor Day. I hope you found a way to enjoy the holiday in this different time we are navigating. In our region this month will mark our annual return to the school year. Some of you may not…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
YAAKOV LEVINE for The Chronicle
Nutritionally Speaking: Support cognitive function
This is a time of year with the upcoming start of another school year that I am asked by parents for tips and alternatives to medications for those students who struggle to pay attention in the classroom. With our current…
ALPACA PARADISE: Social animals provide friendship
Anne Dockendorf, with Tinkerbell, one of her beloved alpacas at a ranch just outside Creswell. She randomly stumbled across the animals years ago during a festival in California. Now she and husband Mike have more than 25 in their livestock…
Nutritionally speaking: Artichokes offer benefits
While they are less nutritious than their African ancestors called cardoons, artichokes are loaded with benefits for our optimal health. Artichokes are high in cell-protective antioxidants. To get the equal benefits in a serving of artichokes in another favorite –…
Nutritionally Speaking: A ‘Terroir Manifesto‘
Levine Do you know where your food comes from? Have you met any of the farmers who work tirelessly in the heat so that you will have veggies and fruit on your table? Met any of the folks who baked…
We are what we wear … on our skin
I have heard from many readers that they are spending more time in their gardens this spring. Let’s face it, this is a stressful time for many; jobs lost, missing out on school and family events. Our gardens are often…
Nutritionally Speaking: Avoid the Covid-19 blues
I often write about the things I need to hear myself. I consider myself blessed with good health, and not among those greatly impacted by our current situation with the Coronavirus, and I am grateful that the incidence rate has been…
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
It’s been 10 years now that I can’t just give my mom a call, to say “hi,” to get a recipe or share an experience. I always miss her the most in May. She always told me I was her…
Nutritionally Speaking: Comfort food can be an important part of health at this time
Photo by Bradley Cook/Flashbox Studio As I spend more time at home practicing social distancing, I’m grateful for the many comforts I enjoy: sitting in a favorite chair, listening to music, reading … of course, almost always with a kitty…
Nutritionally speaking, stay the course
We’re several weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s worth a reset. Guidelines have evolved while other pieces of advice remain firm. Washing out hands for at least 20 seconds on a regular basis is always a good idea. And…