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When I know I’ll be away from home at lunchtime, I pack a lunchbox, just like when I was a kid going to school. I take nuts, raw vegetables (whatever I have – carrots, peppers, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.), and an IQ Bar for dessert. A little boring perhaps, so I’m excited about a new… Read more

It can feel depressing when you get sick despite trying so hard to get and stay healthy. For me, it’s about fear: of aging; of being a burden on others: of death. I’ve had pneumonia for a week. Thanks to taking several medicines I’m feeling way better. Sometimes you just have to take the medicine!… Read more

I’m always looking for more ways to slip brain-boosting flaxseeds into my diet. My latest: I add some to a newly opened jar of almond butter. About 1/4 or 1/3 cup works great. It absorbs the oil and makes the almond butter easier to spread. I love this on my banana muffins. 😋 Read more

I love potluck suppers nowadays. No matter what the occasion- whether it’s a football game or a church social – everyone knows I’m good for a kale salad. Among the array of chips, breads and sweets, there’s something green and healthy that I can enjoy. The secret to great kale is to chop it to… Read more

I was studying a package of granola. It seemed like a healthy product – the words “natural” and “organic” flashed on the front like neon signs. On the back I found the nutritional details. For a 1/4 cup serving, there were 6 grams of added sugar. But how much is that? Here’s a simple math… Read more