by Susan Williams | Nov 23, 2022 | All Posts
Not all calcium needs to come from dairy. The stars of this recipe are two of the top high calcium veggies, kale and spinach. And following a vegan diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a warm, “cheesey” dip appetizer. It’s also a snap to just change it out to dairy if...
by Susan Williams | Nov 7, 2022 | All Posts
Have you heard about the EWG free Healthy Living AP? You can access over 130,000 ratings on personal care, cleaning products and food products. You can even use your phone to scan items when you’re in a store. The ap’s not perfect, but we think it’s a fun tool when...
by Susan Williams | Oct 27, 2022 | All Posts
So you want a quick, healthy lunch or dinner rich in nutrients that support bone health. But just how MUCH is that meal getting you towards your health goals? I recently happened onto a tool that makes quick work of that question. For my meal example here, I’ve...
by Susan Williams | Sep 22, 2022 | All Posts
Our good friends Eileen and Gary visited last week and brought some wonderful little gifts to share. As fellow “foodies” we share the passion of enjoying truly quality food items. Along with some amazing spices, they also brought a couple of heirloom beans that are...
by Susan Williams | Sep 15, 2022 | All Posts
We know what a powerful antioxidant Vitamin C is. Studies now show that it is also useful in maintaining bone mineral density as we age. But did you also know that the risk of vitamin C deficiency increases as we age? So how much vitamin C do we need in our diet...
by Susan Williams | Sep 1, 2022 | All Posts
Chamomile, or Matricaria chamomilla is long known as a great pre-bedtime tea. It is a mild sedative with good gastric anti-inflammatory properties. It is known to soothe those who are nervous, anxious, or distressed. It is cooling and relaxing. Herbalists have relied...