Posted on May 9, 2014
It’s grilling season!! I thought it would never get here. During this time I try to experiment with as many foods as I can on the grill. There is something about that smoky favor that perfumes the food that can’t be achieved without firing up the grill. With that said, I decided I would try to make grilled […]
Posted on January 7, 2014
Kale – The Healthiest Food in the World! 1. Kale is low in calories, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great fiber content. It’s also filled […]
Posted on July 30, 2013
Hot humid weather seems to speed up the aging process of bananas. I bought a bunch of bananas on Thursday and by Saturday they were brown. My mother was famous for using applesauce in everything she baked, in lieu of butter or oil. So I Googled Applesauce Banana Bread. And I found this recipe http://www.food.com/recipe/applesauce-banana-bread-151301. […]
Posted on May 3, 2013
Last week I got a text from my niece, at 18, a devout vegan. She had just made vegan ice cream and sent me a photo. It looked delicious, healthy, and most importantly easy! She is always looking for new recipes and found this web site: http://onerawlife.blogspot.com I decided to make this for my friends this […]
Posted on March 26, 2013
Create a haiku about a health or healthcare related topic. (Haiku is a 17-syllable verse form consisting of three metrical units (lines), the first one having 5 syllables, the second one having 7, and the third one having 5. If you want to get really fancy, here’s a link to a site with more details:
Posted on March 12, 2013
Mom had great intentions and used fresh ingredients, but how she prepared the food may not have been the healthiest. Instead of frying, try broiling, baking or grilling. Anything is better than frying. You don’t need to throw out your recipes. There are some easy ways to modify a recipe to be healthier.
Posted on July 26, 2012
We are born craving sugar and sweets and for some, this preference carries over into adulthood. Some experts believe the more “sweet” tastes you eat, the more you crave sweets. And eating and drinking artificially sweetened foods and beverages may make naturally sweet fruits and vegetables less appetizing to your taste buds. Most cultures describe […]
Posted on June 8, 2012
We don’t hear much about the blue-plate special these days but in the 1920s-1950s, it was a common term for the low-priced meal of the day. While it did not refer to the actual color of the dinner plate, you may want to take a second look at blue-plates. Modern research shows that eating off […]
Posted on April 5, 2012
1. Relax before you eat. Being stressed will make you feel like you need to eat quicker, said Melanson. One solution: Remember a vacation or time when you felt particularly relaxed. This tricks your mind into remembering the sounds, tastes, and feelings of being de-stressed.
Posted on August 15, 2011
Oh right, Twinkies don’t grow on trees. While a homemade cake has about seven ingredients, a Twinkie has 37 ingredients! Contrary to popular belief, Twinkies do not ‘last forever’ though at 25 days, they do last longer than most products, due partially to the fact that the “cream” is not really dairy—it’s cellulose gum, which […]