Slow-Cooker Cajun Shrimp and Rice (Whatever Wednesday Post!)
It’s great to be back in the blog world. Yesterday’s post sparked some wonderful conversation, and I appreciate everyone’s comments (both good and bad). It…
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Confused Day Tuesday: Do You Have a Wheat Belly?
Before I start this post, I’ll be honest, I haven’t read the book Wheat Belly (written by William Davis, MD). To be fair I…
Meatless Monday: Simple & Savory Bella Lasagna
I’ll admit it. I love meaty lasagna. In fact, I’m a huge fan of extra meat in my lasagna. It reminds me of my childhood. I could…
FAQ Friday: What’s the Best Diet?
There are several definitions of the word “diet”. Here are a select few (Source: Merriam-Webster) Noun: Food and drink regularly provided and consumed Verb: To…
Thrifty Thursday: Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
We all know beans are cheap. Very cheap. And, very healthy (who says healthy foods are always expensive?!). This meal was so cheap, it…
Whatever Wednesday: Slow-Cooked Gingered Beef and Vegetables
For today’s “Whatever Wednesday Post” I’m posting a favorite new slow-cooker recipe, which includes one of my all-time favorite (and anti-inflammatory) ingredients; GINGER! Gingered Beef…
Confused Day Tuesday: How Do I Choose a Fish Oil Supplement?
Working in a supermarket I probably answer the question “which fish oil do you take?” about once a week. It’s a great question, because fish oil…
Don’t Like “Healthy Food”? Yes, You CAN Change Your Taste Buds
You hear it every single day, in some form or another; “Eat healthier foods. They are good for you”. Yeah yeah. Clearly everyone knows…