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Is organic food worth the cost?

Is organic food worth the cost?

by | Aug 27, 2024 | Nutrition

I’m often asked if organic food is worth the cost. It’s the same question I asked about 15 years ago…before I started to understand the impact that high pesticide residue, heavy metals, and low nutrient content can have on inflammation and overall health. The...
How to mind your mind with MIND

How to mind your mind with MIND

by | Aug 19, 2024 | Health

Here’s what’s on my mind this week. It’s the MIND approach to healthy aging. The MIND approach is based on extensive research in the areas of nutrition and cognitive health. The name stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay...
Vietnamese cuisine (con’t)

Vietnamese cuisine (con’t)

by | Jun 10, 2024 | Nutrition

After I shared a Vietnamese Hot Pot recipe in a previous post, several of you commented that you were inspired by the Vietnamese way of eating…lots of broth, rice or rice noodles, a variety of protein, and lots of fresh veggies, especially greens.

Vietnam – An opportunity of a lifetime

Vietnam – An opportunity of a lifetime

by | Jun 6, 2024 | Nutrition

In March of this year, I returned from a trip of a lifetime…two weeks exploring Vietnam. From the Sa Pa Valley in the north to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) in the south, the people were welcoming, the landscapes breathtaking, and the tables brimming with delicacies.

Savoring food for your health

Savoring food for your health

by | May 30, 2024 | Digestion

Hi, my name is Julie, and I’m a fast eater. There, I said it. I used to think my fast eating resulted from the short break schedule during my teaching days. I had 20 minutes to get students out of the classroom for their lunch break, stop in the bathroom, get to the...