We are What We Drink too! Drink Your Way to a Brighter New Year Unfortunately, not only do we have to ever so prudent about what we eat during the holidays, but we need to think about what we drink. Beverages may sabotage our best healthy eating efforts without us even realizing it! The […]
The BEST Day Ever! It was a sparkling warm day in September when Harford County, Maryland held its 4th annual Healthy Harford Day. This family-friendly event drew upwards of 1,500 people to experience live cooking demonstrations, exercise classes, free bike helmets, free health screenings, free massages, nutrition tips and information, children’s activities and a boatload […]
What Are the Fords Having for Dinner? Kale and Quinoa Minestrone Stew (Vegan and Gluten Free) Makes Vegans and Paleos Happy! This stew is not only hearty and delicious, it is health giving. It is actually a cross between a soup and stew. Being both vegan and gluten free, the stew fits into both the […]
BECOME RESTAURANT SAVVY! Restaurant meals typically contain as much as 60 percent more calories than the same dishes prepared at home. You can sabotage your healthy eating and weight loss goals if you don’t make wise choices. Here are some tips that will make you restaurant savvy: 1. Know Before You Go Go online and […]
What are the Similarities, Differences and Caveats? Two popular diets right are now are Veganism and Paleolithic (Paleo for short). There are a boatload of blogs, books and documentary films making a case for one ideology or another. When asked in which camp I land, I say, “Both and neither. (How’s that for being noncommittal?)” […]
Just a few years ago, I thought I was doing everything right—diet, exercise, healthy lifestyle—but my numbers kept creeping toward prediabetes. What I didn’t know then was that I have what I now call an Alternate Metabolism. I, along with 30-70% of the population, was born with the genetic predisposition to improperly handle carbohydrates: breads, […]
Juicing and green drinks have become chic and popular these days. Although I don’t juice often, I have joined the ranks of those who find juicing appealing for the benefit of packing in a lot of nutrients into a palatable and convenient form. I like it when people get more non-glycemic veggies into their diets, […]
Almond Cinnamon Smoothie (Lindy’s Morning, but sometimes late afternoon Smoothie) Last month we delved into the subject of protein powders and what constitutes a healthy one. This month I want to provide you with an energizing and blood sugar stabilizing smoothie that is a daily staple for me. With this smoothie, I never measure ingredients. […]
What Are the Fords Having for Dinner? What the “Cookin’ Girls” made the week before! Our dinner was actually made and assembled last week. A group of health-minded friends decided to start a cooking club. I just call them the “Cookin’ Girls.” This idea came from April (far left) because she knows how hard it […]
Throughout your lifetime you’ve naturally been losing bone and building it back. For many there comes a point when they start losing more bone than they can replace. For women this often occurs around perimenopause or menopause. Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that manifests in low bone mineral density, thus making the individual susceptible to […]
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