\When it comes to improving our nutritional habits, we tend to get caught up in the minutiae: "Do potatoes contribute to weight gain?" "If I skip a protein shake after my workout, does exercising become pointless?" "Is the keto diet truly the most effective way...
Rainier cherries, with their vibrant golden hue and succulent sweetness, are truly a delight to behold. Now is the time to enjoy this unique fruit since the growing season is brief. The growing season for Rainier cherries typically occurs during the summer months, from late June to...
In a world where commercial sports drinks like Powerade and Gatorade often take center stage, it's time to shine the spotlight on some naturally hydrating superstars. If you're looking to replenish your electrolytes after a tough workout or simply beat the summer heat, you may want...
Friday, June 2nd is National Donut Day. And it’s Gina’s birthday. Happy National Donut Day! Happy Birthday, Gina! We’re finally in the month of summer and my peonies are in their glory—white, pink and red blooms abound. There is much to celebrate. Back to the free doughnut topic, in...
I’m with Winnie the Pooh when it comes to honey. Although, I don’t recommend eating pawfuls of it from a honey pot. To get honey’s natural health benefits, look for raw or unpasteurized. Raw honey has some healing properties (may help with sore throats, stomach flu, digestion), strengthens...
For those of you who have been following my blog for the past 2 ½ years, you may recall my weekly posts about the size of my friend’s baby in utero compared to various fruits and vegetables. Baby Angelos recently celebrated his 2nd birthday, and I...
This week I was asked, “My young son gets some red irritation around his mouth when he eats lots of tomatoes. Why does this happen?” The answer: acid in the tomato is irritating the area where it comes in contact. Citrus fruits may have the same...
Lately I’ve been honoring my addiction to chia pudding. While not everyone is a fan, you may like to give it a try if you: like pudding don’t have an aversion to interesting food textures are trying to increase your intake of plant-based omega-3’s could use...
(The following article was written for the March 2022 issue of Get Healthy magazine, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Chia seeds have been popular since they appeared on a ch-ch-ch-Chia Pet ram in 1982. To answer your burning question, yes, the seeds are the same...
The avocado can sometimes be a heartbreaker. If you’re a fan, you know what I’m referring to. You buy what appears to be a beautiful avocado. You allow it to sit the perfect number of days until it is just right. Finally, you’re ready to add it...