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Nutritionally, variety helps ensure that you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. And psychologically, variety helps make mealtimes more enjoyable and healthy eating more fun. This translates to a better chance of sticking with healthy eating for the long haul. Here are […]
Do you ever wonder what you should eat before, during and after you decide to go for a walk, jog, bike ride or work out? Of course you should always check with your health care provider and adjust according to your age and physical condition, but here are […]
With busy schedules and never-ending to-do lists, it can seem like living a healthy lifestyle is out of reach. But, prioritizing nutrition doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are five quick tips to help you and your family eat well, even when it feels like time is […]
A Special Message From Dodie Dennis (Retired RN) With 40 years experience as a licensed Registered Nurse on a cruise line, a Colorado ski resort, and in Phoenix, AZ, I did everything from Operating Room to Immunology to all levels of Newborn care. Among my favorite jobs was […]
Let’s get basted. What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock. What side dish do you bring for Thanksgiving dinner when you accidentally sat on the sweet potatoes? Squash casserole. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims! “Knock Knock.” “Who’s there?” […]
Great grandfather James Allison Morgan was a real Texas Wrangler in the late 1880s and early 1900s. He taught his son-in-law (my maternal grandfather, a chef/cook in the Navy Seabees and later in Abilene), Bassett Arthur, how to make Texas Wrangler Stew. Just about every bite features generous […]
This recipe is delicious, yet guilt-free. Try it with a sandwich for a light lunch. Broccoli’s nutty, yet sweet, flavor is enhanced by roasting or grilling with a small amount of oil and seasoning. It is a nutrient-dense food full of potassium, protein, fiber, and vitamins C and […]
This simple, tasty fall salad recipe can be whipped up in 20 minutes or less. It can be served by itself for a light lunch, or topped with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or grilled tofu for a more substantial meal. White Bean and Arugula Salad: This quick and easy […]
We are currently in the middle of our 2021 autumn roadtrip out west to visit our new grandson, Carter. A few days ago, we spent an afternoon at the Southwest Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson. The next day we visited the Casa Grande National Monument south of Phoenix […]
Guest Post by Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist If you care at all about your body and health, I’m sure you already know to avoid the obvious sugary cereals like the flakes with sugar frosting, the fruity sugar cereals with artificial colors, the frosted wheat biscuits, or […]
Three-time Grammy nominee will kick off anniversary celebrations with an exclusive virtual concert on September 28 at 8 p.m. CST SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS- Pioneer, a subsidiary of leading food manufacturer C.H. Guenther & Son, is celebrating its 170th anniversary this year alongside Texas country music legend Pat Green. As part of the partnership, Pioneer will host a virtual […]
By Dodie Dennis Being a registered nurse for 40 years, as soon as we heard about COVID-19 pandemic, I did extensive research to find the right supplements and foods for Jack and me to fight it. (Shown at the bottom of this article). Both of us agreed we […]
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