I’m a huge cinnamon fan. I shake it in my coffee, smoothies, muffins, stewed apples, and of course, pumpkin pie. Years ago I mixed it with a little sugar and made cinnamon toast. Imagine my shock when I learned that some brands have unsafe levels of...
Fall is officially here. I know this not only from the calendar and fewer hours of daylight, but by the temperature of my house when I wake up in the morning. BRRRR! Oh, and I’m already cleaning up leaves in my flowerbeds and around the yard. Seems...
To make a cup of CCF tea (Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel tea) using seeds, follow this simple recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 cups of water May add ginger and/or cinnamon for extra warmth Instructions: Measure the...
Goat cheese and goat milk offer several health benefits that make them appealing alternatives to cow’s milk and cheese, especially if cow milk doesn’t agree with you. Easier to Digest: Goat cheese/milk contains less lactose and has smaller fat globules compared to cow’s milk, which makes...
Bibibop, pronounced bee-bee-bop, is an Asian-inspired fast-casual restaurant, specializing in Korean bowls. It offers healthy, fresh, delicious, whole food options. When you have a taste for fresh food and aren’t in the mood to cook, or you are traveling, Bibibop is an excellent choice for taste and...
Longevity. What longevity IS: healthy aging, quality of life, vitality. What it’s NOT: living forever, specific age, never aging. Here’s an interesting nugget. About 20% of longevity is determined by genetics. This means that about 80% is due to outside influences such as lifestyle and environmental factors. Here’s a...
It’s that time of year again when my cousin Roger (aka Mr. Corn) and his lovely wife, Barb, make the trek from their home in Florida to visit their favorite cousin in Indiana and enjoy some delicious sweet corn. Mr. Corn even carries his personal...
When people talk about their health and fitness goals, generally, they say things like: ⚖️ I want to lose 20 pounds. 🧘🏻 I want to be less stressed. 🏃🏾♀️ I want to run a sub-30-minute 5K. These are all examples of outcome-based goals—goals that focus on a desired outcome...
Labor Day weekend is upon us, signaling the unofficial end of summer. I’ve noticed the sun setting a bit earlier each day. This week in NW Indiana, we’ve been experiencing 90+ degree heat, along with stifling humidity. Yet, the prior week we experienced 70-degree days with nights that...
Lots of people wonder: Should I get a fitness tracker? The answer: It depends. For some people, it can be a really helpful tool. This is especially true if you… ✓ Are numbers oriented. For instance, maybe you have an engineering, actuarial, or accounting mindset. ✓ Have more...