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  • My Thanksgiving Menu and Recipes

    I always put a healthy spin on my holiday meals, but I never compromise on taste. And everyone always goes up for seconds as they gobble gobble up the festive goodies.   Let’s start off with appetizing appetizers to get things going. We always love this black bean dip with veggies or rice crackers or almond crackers…

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  • Understanding Recent Events in Israel: A Message of Hope and Support

    My heart is heavy but my soul is always full of love and hope.   I always try to be light and positive and informative in my articles but admit I have been struggling this past week.   Like so many other Jews and humans around the world, I have been horrified with the events…

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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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  • After Getting C-0-V-l- D, This Is What We Are Doing

    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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  • Study Shows These Foods Can Lower Severity of Covid

    Study Shows These Foods Can Lower Severity of Covid

    This latest study published by the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health journal has shown that there is a very impressive way to help lessen severity and duration (whether you choose the vaxx route or not).   About 3,000 healthcare workers over 6 different countries were assessed by the relationship to Cov!d and their diets.  They discovered that plant-based diets were associated…

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  • I Had a Bad Week

    I Had a Bad Week

    I had a bad week last week. I was very disappointed with some news from a family member (not health-wise thankfully!) and then a few other things I was working on seemed to go down the wrong path.   So, honestly, I felt down in the dumps. And even while usually staying at my happy…

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  • You’ll Never Believe Who is Malnourished

    You’ll Never Believe Who is Malnourished

    It’s official.   People throughout the world in developed countries are dying from a growing epidemic. People are suffering from malnutrition.   However, it’s not those gaunt, stick figure-like people with the protruding bellies you may be picturing.   Today’s malnourished people are actually overweight and obese. How can that be?   Well, the “food” many people…

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  • I’m Guilty.  I Almost Killed My…

    I’m Guilty. I Almost Killed My…

    I learned a such a profound lesson the other day when I just about killed my beautiful new hydrangeas.   Do you have a green thumb?   I love love love my plants and flowers, but I’m ashamed to say that sometimes I struggle with keeping them healthy (and sometimes even alive!).   I am…

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