I love the tradition of sharing a meal with family and friends during the holidays. Holiday foods often involve a number of rich, savory foods, creamy dips and fried foods. And yet, these foods don’t always make our body feel at it’s best. So, here are a few ingredient or food choice tips that can […]
There is a lot of misinformation on the internet low-carb diets. For one, some say that a low-carb diet doesn’t help people lose weight despite the numerous scientifically backed studies presented on sites like Healthline. Others say that a low-carb diet is hard to follow because the body needs a lot of carbohydrates to function […]
How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, Second Edition Author receives national recognition through the FIFTH ANNUAL BEVERLY HILLS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS® Awarded First Place Winner in Two Categories! Dallas, TX, (November, 2017) – The FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL Beverly Hills IBook Awards® recognized “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, “ Second Edition, By Nancy Addison, […]
Eating a well-balanced diet is always a good choice for anyone, but it’s especially important for children. Their organs are still forming. What they eat is what becomes their blood, tissue, and cells. Because of this, a high nutrient-rich diet, including healthy kids snacks, is highly recommended. Ideas For Easy, Healthy Kids Snacks Some of […]
As Autumn and 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 to alleviate some of the stress. I have noticed that most people are so busy doing everything for everyone else, that they aren’t making enough time […]
With Halloween coming up, sugar is inevitably a part of most people’s October month. Sugar is also a key ingredient in numerous traditional holiday foods, and the holidays are just around the corner! In this article, I”ll discuss what sugar, sweeteners and artificial sweeteners are best for optimum health. Many of us want to keep […]
What’s In The Food? Food additives, preservatives and artificial food dyes are what I am finding in the food. Let me explain what this type of ingredient can do to you and your children’s health. As we return from summer vacation and get back to work and/or school, we may be looking into easier foods […]
Everyone needs some fundamental kitchen equipment for your basic food preparation, even if you don’t cook every meal at home. Here are a few of my recommendations for equipping a healthy kitchen with essentials that will make your life easier and healthier. When my children were at college, they called and asked me what kitchen […]
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it readily absorbs any products or patches you put on it. In a normal day, the average person exposes themselves to 100 + chemicals from soaps, cosmetics, and other personal care products, like toothpaste or mouthwash. Many of these ingredients (chemicals) have been clinically researched […]
Animals are wonderful companions and add so much joy and comfort to our lives. We want them to live long, healthy, happy lives as part of our family. They need a balanced diet, fresh clean water, a comfortable place to sleep, fresh air, exercise, and love, just like we do. In this article, I will […]