As a parent, I remember how hard it was to balance feeding my sons foods that were nutritious and also appealing. I cored apples and sliced them into thin “apple doughnuts” and placed chex or flake cereal on top of banana slices to make “banana boats”. Remember you are the first and most influential […]
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The following information shows how vital it is that parents educate themselves regarding the hidden sugars present in the foods they may provide for their children. For the first time ever the American Heart Association (AHA) is taking a stand on sugar intake. The AHA reviewed and graded the most recent scientific evidence for studies examining […]
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Last week I began blogging about sugar since consumption of added sugar in our diets has skyrocketed and has created a serious threat to our health. Much of this information will be coming from the site sugar science which is a source for scientific evidence about sugar and its impact on health. Their goal is […]
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To prepare for our weekend of skiing we fueled up Friday night with a duck breast dinner. Thanks to Kevan for the perfect poultry to prepare. I added a warm balsamic kale salad and a potato gratin dauphinois to accompany the tasty bird. The weather was not as cooperative this past weekend as it was […]
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Last weekend I was able to get out for two days of cross-country skiing in both Leavenworth and Plain Washington. The proximity of the snow-covered mountains against the sky reminded me of the phrase bluer than blue. I love getting away from the crowds and outside into a quiet, peaceful setting on cross-country skis. Two […]
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Have you ever heard of sugar alcohols? You would be amazed at just how many products contain some form of sugar alcohol. For some people these can cause all sorts of digestive issues such as bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea. Many “sugar-free” foods have sugar alcohols which can be as bad or worse for you than […]
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I love this Cleveland Clinic “love your heart” icon February is love your heart month and a perfect time to stress the importance of taking care of this very important organ that powers everything we do. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the US and the link between too […]
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No, no, no, I meant Valentine’s Day. However, it could be Sugar Day given how much added sugar will most likely be consumed today. Something I crave and a sweet treat weakness of mine, is dark chocolate. So today I am going to eat one piece and save the other two for tomorrow and the […]
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I do not know one person who does not like the taste of sugar! Some like salty more, but I have never had someone tell me they did not like the taste of “sweetness”. The taste of sugar is so intoxicating and sweet, it appears in the lyrics of many popular songs. For example: “Sugar, […]
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Exercise 4: Mindfulness Cues In this exercise you focus your attention on your breathing whenever a specific environmental cue occurs. For example, whenever you hear the phone ring, you promptly bring your attention into the present moment and stay focussed on your breath. Simply choose a cue that works for you. Perhaps you will choose […]
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