Some Truths about Healthy Foods

Contributed by Kate M. My recipe for avoiding unhealthy health food Watch what you add to salads Use oil and vinegar to dress your salad Eat a variety of nuts instead of a granola bar Get whole grains from bulgar wheat, oatmeal and brown rice instead of sugary cereal...

Living in a Stress Free Zone

Contributed by Mary B. My doctor told me I needed to avoid stress.  I thought he was insane.  How can I avoid stress?  My whole life is stress.  So I went to my friend who always seems to be at peace.  I asked her, How are you able to avoid stress?  Here are her...

Release Your Unwanted Pounds

Contributed by Caroline J.   As a nation, we are becoming bigger and bigger. The usual excuses for the increase in obesity is that we lead a sedentary lifestyle compared to that of our forefathers. But when you look back in time, our ancestors did not do that...

How I Made the Switch to Whole Grains

Contributed by Claire F. My Recipe for Adding Whole Grains Switch to whole grain or rye bread for sandwiches Use brown rice instead of white Try quinoa or tabbouleh instead of cous cous Choose steel cut oats over instant oatmeal Add barley or farro to soups Change to...

How to Get the Best of PMS

Contributed By Mildred H. My PMS-Busting Recipe Eat more leafy green vegetables Include fish such as sardines and yellow fin tuna in your diet Add black, pinto and navy beans to meals Eat seaweed rich foods like sushi and miso soup Have nuts at snack time. PMS affects...