This is my vegetarian version of a dish that is traditionally meat cooked on a stick. Shish kebab actually means “roast meat.” The shish kebab was developed by nomadic peoples who once inhabited the area around present-day Turkey. Today, variations of the dish exist in almost every culture. In Asia they are called satay and […]
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Be Prepared For The Wonderful Summertime! How To Avoid bites, sunburn, Itching, And More!
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Aug
Aug
Summer is a wonderful time of the year, and we want to enjoy it to the fullest. In order to do this, we should be careful to avoid poison ivy, poison oak, bug bites, jellyfish stings, or getting sunburned. Here are a few natural remedies that may help you have a smooth sailing summer of […]
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Jul
Jul
I was at my friend Suzie Humphreys’ house one weekend, and she made this delicious salad one night for dinner. I was in the process of writing one of my books, and she generously gifted me her recipe as a contribution to my “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” cookbook. I love it so much, […]
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Jul
Jul
It’s summer here in North America, and I like to do some cleaning, not only for my home, but also for my body. I’ve been inside a lot over the past winter and spring months and because of this, I realize that I was not getting as much sunshine, exercise, or fresh fruits and vegetables […]
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May
May
I believe we all need sunshine. The sun promotes health and vitality. Just about every living thing on earth benefits from the sun. Just getting a little sunlight through your eyes, on your face, arms, and legs once daily can be incredibly important to your health. We need to be aware of the safest way […]
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May
May
If you enjoy Asian food, this is a classic Thai soup that has all the savory Thai flavors! This soup is a delicious way to add some mushrooms to your diet. According to a study conducted by The University of Western Australia in Perth, eating mushrooms daily may reduce breast cancer risk by nearly two […]
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Mar
Mar
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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Feb
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
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 […]