Now that we are into the start of the new year 2020, and our next decade, I’m going to guess that many of you are not acting on any New Year’s resolutions. I know you tried last year; maybe set your sights too high, and crashed and burned in defeat.[Read More…]
Nutrition
How sugary drinks unlock obesity genes – Nutritionally Speaking
File photo As we approach the end of this calendar year and decade, we will have many opportunities to resolve to do better, and sometimes there are ”baby steps” we can take that may be easier than we think. Many of us enjoy the many sweet drinks available to us[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking – It’s Chanukah time
This year from sundown, Sunday Dec. 22 through Monday Dec. 30, Jews worldwide commemorate Chanukah, a Jewish holiday which celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the larger Syrian army. It also celebrates a miracle that happened during this time, when just a day’s supply of oil allowed the menorah[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking – Try a Mediterranean- style diet this winter
File Photo Here we are in December; the days are getting shorter, and there’s a palpable chill in the air. Close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting at a balmy seaside café, taking in the smells and sounds of the Mediterranean Sea … and the aromas of the plate of[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking – Broth: A bounty of benefits
File photo Regular readers know that I. Love. Broth. I especially enjoy broth this time of year … yes our free range Thanksgiving turkey was great … but wow, the turkey bone broth we are enjoying is divine! I’ll share the reasons we benefit from bone broth, just know it[Read More…]
Earth-friendly tips to keep your animals – and you - healthy
File photo Let’s face it, having pets in our household brings us joy and enhances our health and well-being, and there are plenty of potential furry family members out there waiting to find their forever homes. When making the important decision to adopt a dog or cat, we all need[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking – Try a paleo Thanksgiving
Curried Pumpkin Soup File photo We have so many choices to ponder when we consider which diet plan to choose, it can make our heads spin. When it comes to planning our holiday feasts, it’s hard to contemplate missing out on our favorite stuffings and pies and the rest. What[Read More…]
Dogs (and cats) support optimal health
A few months ago, and a couple of years after our last dog, Poppy died, my wife Donna went to the animal shelter and brought home our new family member: cat-friendly, 8-year-old Emma. We have two cats, so it was important to find a dog that is cat-friendly, and Emma[Read More…]
A refreshing and flavorful herb
We just returned from a few days away “glamping.” We enjoyed hikes along the Deschutes, sitting by the fire, and meeting other campers and their pets. We usually eat mostly the same foods as at home, do as much precooking as possible, but often have some kind of treat food.[Read More…]
Salmon is tasty foundation for healthy diet
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” This Chinese proverb rings true to many, but I suggest this newer adage as equally vital: Learn about the many health benefits derived from eating wild[Read More…]