I co-authored the book “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half includes healthy recipes and the other half is filled with health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents. Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was […]
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Weight is such a problem today in the United States and some other countries. People simply cannot figure out how to create and maintain a healthy weight. That is one reason I wrote the book: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, And Never Be On A Diet Again! If you are avoiding taking the drugs Ozempic or […]
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On my family’s special occasion days, I would make them these scrumptious muffins! This is one of our absolute favorite breakfasts. Making them is easy, and they are delicious. I frequently double or even triple this recipe, because they always want more! They are vegetarian and can be gluten-free, if you use gluten-free flour. This […]
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As Valentine’s Day draws near, my research shows that hugs can actually ward off stress and protect the immune system. It is my opinion (after 35 years of research) that isolation or “social distancing” can actually harm your health. According to research by psychologist Dr. Sheldon Cohen, hugs can actually protect our health and improve […]
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Merry Christmas And Happy Holiday Wishes from my family to yours. May all the joys of this beautiful holiday season be yours! One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is to make my house smell Christmas-y!!! Recipe Easy home aromatherapy and healthy air! Ingredients and Directions Simply put about 4 cups of […]
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This recipe is a nutritious and colorful side dish. It also makes a nice holiday side dish. It is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavors. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, so you can provide this dish for those who have those specialized diets. The sweet potato is sweet, but not the high-calorie indulgence […]
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As the holidays embrace us and we have more activities, errands, and social occasions, it is always a good idea to take a little time for ourselves. I find it is even more important in the world we live in today! I have also noticed that most people are so busy doing everything for everyone […]
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I send you this Thanksgiving Day note to say I count you as one of my most precious blessings! Thank you for sharing your special inner light with me. I love you very much and I give thanks for you! The Greatest Gifts Of Life Are The People Who Share It With You! I thought […]
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Question: I have some dark, puffy circles under my eyes,. What does that mean and is there a way to help them go away? Answer Yes, good question. The dark circles under the eyes are usually a sign of toxic overload. When we sleep, we naturally detoxify. A lot of those toxins go into the […]
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I made this at the Texas State Fair one year when I was the Celebrity Chef. Everyone simply loved it! This is an easy, high protein, savory, gluten-free dish. You can serve it with brown rice, or put it into organic taco shells with some lettuce for healthy tacos. I recommend buying organic, non-GMO if […]