diet
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The Secret to Good Health for Women Over 50 with Green Drinks
Especially for us ladies over 50, green drink concoctions of leafy greens, fruits, and veggies are not only delicious but also incredibly good for you. Whether you’re a seasoned green drink enthusiast or a newbie looking to boost your health, I will talk about why green drinks are essential, how easy they are to make,…
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What Does Freedom Mean to You?
Happy Fourth of July! I hope you enjoy this day with family and friends and do something special. We will be celebrating with our immediate family and a bunch of friends and look forward to a wonderful barbecue of healthy eats, beautiful firework display along our river and lots of laughs. I have been reflecting…
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What to Eat to Improve Gut Health for Women Over 50
Believe it or not, your gut has a direct connection to your brain, immune system, and why nurturing it through the right foods is key. Picture your gut as a bustling city, teeming with life and activity, complete with winding roads and bustling neighborhoods. It stretches for miles, with its centerpiece being the intestines,…
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The Bitter Sweet Truth of Sugar for Women Over 50
We all know the sweet temptation of indulging in sugary treats. But as many of us stride through our 50s and 60s, it’s essential to pay closer attention to the effects of our indulgences and why we have those pesky sugar cravings to begin with. Let’s face it; sugar cravings can be tough to…
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Top 10 Tips to Stop Stress-Eating
[arve url=”https://youtu.be/p5pXurf_CRY” title=”Top 10 Tips to Stop Stress Eating” /] Top 10 Tips to Stop Stress Eating 1. Plan ahead. Most of us are guilty of not thinking ahead which can lead to mindless eating and then eating more than we intend or realize. By planning ahead how much we should eat, we always…
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Warning About Popular Sweetener
Who doesn’t like a sweet treat sometimes? I know I do. But when it comes to sugar-free alternatives, I am leery. About 25 years ago, I was addicted to Diet Coke which contained aspartame or better known as NutraSweet or Equal. I had gotten very sick before realizing that the cause was this…
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When Healthy Drinks Aren’t So Healthy
Getting healthy is big money and everyone is trying to promote their products as “healthy” –whether they are or not. However, some major players are realizing they can’t get away with their questionable claims. Vitaminwater is marketed as healthy. While they have added a few vitamins, the problem is that many of the varieties have has…
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My Experience with C0v1d
I got it. Not that I was surprised. Then again, maybe I was. My husband had gotten that thing that rhymes with shmovid in October. I was with him, side-by-side for 12 straight days in our little New York City 2-bedroom apartment and didn’t get so much as a sniffle. So,…
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After Getting C-0-V-l- D, This Is What We Are Doing
We got it a few weeks back. Well, one of us got that thing that rhymes with shmovid. To back up, I’m pretty sure I did have “it” before it was even a thing. You see, I NEVER get sick. Like, never. I’ve never gotten the flu and even if I have…
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Fasting For Religion and Health
Today is Yom Kippur, the Jewish holiday in which we fast from sunset to sunset as we repent for sins from the previous year. Fasting is as old as time with many other religions partaking in fasting during other holidays such as the Muslim holiday Ramadan and the Catholic Church on Ash Wednesday and Good…