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Healthy Hot Weather Recipes

Winter felt like it was determined to hang on and on this year and even Southern Californians were still shivering in May.  Now that it’s June it really feels like summer has arrived.  It’s hot, hot, hot!  Cooking can be such a chore in the summer even if you really like to cook.  Following are […]

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Warm Weather Slow Cooker Recipes

We love our slow cooker (crockpot) all year round but it holds more appeal over spring and summer.  Heating the oven to cook dinner every night just makes us more hot and miserable and we end up running the air conditioner to counteract the heat. If you use your slow cooker your house will stay […]

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What Produce Is In Season?

The season in which fresh fruits and vegetables are available vary somewhat based on your location.  However, there are some seasonal lists available thanks to our friends from Fruits & Veggies… More Matters(r).  Take a look at these lists for more information: What Fruits & Vegetables Are In Season In Winter? What Fruits & Vegetables […]

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October Is Vegetarian Awareness Month

A vegetarian diet has many benefits including reducing the suffering of animals in factory farms around the world, a reduction in heart disease, cancer and stroke, a decrease in body weight and a decrease in cholesterol.  To celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month in October plan on making some changes to the way you eat. If you […]

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Food Safety For The Summer Months

Everyone loves a good outdoor barbeque or a summer picnic in the park or at the beach.  What we don’t love is the illnesses that can result from improper food preparation or storage when the heat rises.  According to the CDC approximately one in six Americans each year get sick from food borne illnesses and […]

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National Cherry Month

“You can’t pick cherries with your back to the tree.” -John N. Mitchell February is National Cherry Month although it seems early to see cherries in the grocery store.  For fans of cherries it is never too early to start celebrating.  Cherries are rich in antioxidants, reduce inflammation and gout and may help recovery after […]

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Five Hidden Sources of Gluten

The gluten free diet has become very popular for many people.  Trendy products in supermarkets, and gluten free menu items can now be found everywhere.  Anyone who wants to follow this lifestyle now has the ability to find more than enough choices. But for people who must follow a gluten free regime for life because […]

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Hydration is Important Year-Round

The importance of adequate hydration is really emphasized during the summer months because of the noticeable, increased sweating we experience.  But what about the winter months?  It would seem that because we don’t seem to sweat as much in the colder weather, our fluid requirements would be less, right?  Well, it turns out that our […]

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Paying Homage to My Crock Pot

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are times when my e-mail box fills up even faster than usual, with the latest deals on everything, including all of those “must have” small kitchen appliances.  I’m intrigued by the soft pretzel or electric sandwich maker, but honestly I have neither the kitchen space nor the inclination to use […]

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Tips for Managing Sick Days When You Have Diabetes

I just got my flu shot a few days ago, and that reminded me to start speaking with my diabetic clients about how to manage sick days. Of course, I hope that no one gets the flu this year, but with the season upon us, it’s better to be safe and know what to do. […]

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