Recipes

I don't really know how this book ended up in my list. Well, it's not that much of a mystery really. It's set in Europe; it involves lots and lots of good food...with an eye to making fun of North American cuisine. That's pretty much my schtick, right?But I breezed through My Grape Year by Laura Bradbury,* the first in a series, and then promptly read the next five books! I'm in the middle of the sixth book now. That was one good thing about being sick with a rotten cold for the past few week: I did a lot of...

There’s a lot to be said about having a proper diet and plenty of exercise in our daily routines. It seems like the number of people suffering from conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity is consistently increasing. While there are many medications on the market to treat such ailments, sometimes, we can simply change up our eating habits to either improve the condition or get rid of it completely. Adding healthy, cleansing foods to your diet can make a world of difference while also helping us feel better overall.  Obesity can lead to a wide range of...

One of the key, yet often overlooked factors in optimal energy levels, is a properly functioning thyroid. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple.     Tell Me More About the Thyroid The thyroid creates and secretes hormones to help control many functions of the body, such as influencing metabolism, growth and development, and temperature. When the thyroid isn’t producing and secreting enough thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism is the result. Hypothyroidism is simply a thyroid that is under-active. Meaning, the thyroid can’t meet the demands of the body.    ...

NEW! The term “adrenal fatigue” is being used to describe a set of symptoms including body aches, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, loss of body hair, and skin discoloration. To understand what adrenal fatigue is, it’s important to note what the adrenal glands do. The adrenal fatigue diet is still a fairly new concept… yet powerful. The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys and produce a variety of essential-to-life hormones. In short, these hormones are responsible for regulating the body’s metabolism, immune system suppression, regulation of blood pressure and electrolyte balance, and the rapid response to stress....

Low Carb Cauliflower Turkey Stuffing 2017-11-04 19:50:44 Serves 6 Thanksgiving turkey isn't the same without stuffing. So what do you do when you are on a Keto Diet or other low carb diet? You get innovative. This cauliflower stuffing recipe from Delish.com will have you wondering why you ever bothered with croutons. Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 min Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 min Ingredients 4 tbsp. butter 1 onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped or thinly sliced 1 small head cauliflower,...