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Living Free: Finding Freedom from the Habits that Hurt
Habits---we all have them. American author Elbert Hubbard said, “Habit is the great economizer of energy.” He was exactly right. Habits are our friends—when they’re good ones. Habits are routines that help us perform multiple tasks with minimal mental effort. They help us repeat safe…
Read MorePlant Foods Improve Your Heart’s Health
Higher consumption of fruit and vegetables was significantly associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, particularly from cardiovascular diseases. The average risk of mortality from all causes was reduced by 5% for each additional daily serving of fruit and vegetables. The risk…
Read MorePrevent a Gout Attack!
Will a gout attack cause you acute pain and cripple your daily activities? You can take effective preventative measures now, even if you have had a history of gout! Discover science-backed natural remedies that could ease a gout attack. What is Gout? Gout is the…
Read MoreUnsung Benefits of Good Posture
Working on your computer if it is above eye level or too far below your eye level, staying in one position for an extended time, or using the wrong pillow can cause neck strain. Neck strain can increase blood pressure because certain nerves from your…
Read MoreDoes Your Diet Protect or Damage Your Kidneys?
Your kidneys are important. While you sit reading this, they are receiving 24% of your cardiac output. That fact tells you they are extremely important. Not only do they make urine, but they also help to balance your body's chemistry, produce the active form of…
Read MoreCrispy Tortillas for Tostadas
Webster’s definition of a tostada is “a tortilla fried in deep fat.” But frying in fat results in many health problems. Here is how to make the tortilla crispy without frying.
Read MoreCreamy Rice Cereal
This recipe became a favorite of ours when we worked in the Caribbean. Another way the islanders make their “porridge” is by preparing a thin cornmeal mush containing coconut milk.
Read MoreMuesli for one
Here’s a delicious one-person recipe for that favorite Scandinavian Breakfast. Multiply according to the number served, but keep in mind that this makes a very generous serving – about 2 cups. Ingredients: ½ cup old-fashioned oats ¼ cup diced dried fruit (apricots, dates, and dried…
Read MoreMashed Potatoes
8 cups peeled and diced russet or red potatoes Red potatoes may be cooked and mashed with the skins on. Russet potatoes are best peeled because of the coarse skins.
Read MoreScottish Oat Cakes
This is a delicious make-ahead treat. ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup Brazil nuts (or walnuts) 1 cup quick oats
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