Spring is that time of year that the weather can be unpredictable. The Seattle area does not have the extremes from day-to-day that other parts of the country experience with very distinct seasons, but Eastern Washington was very interesting last week. Eastern Washington is that part of the state east of the Cascade Mountains. A […]
Read More »
Whether alcohol functions as a tonic or a poison, lies mostly in the dose. Here in the United States, one drink is usually considered to be 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of spirits (hard liquor such as vodka or whiskey). Each delivers about 12 to 14 grams of alcohol. The […]
Read More »
A bomber is the term for a 22-ounce bottle, sold as a single in the United States. The European and Australian standard large bottle is 750-milliliter (25.4 U.S. fl oz; 26.4 imp fl oz). In South Africa and Canada they are referred to as a “quart”; in Australia they are known colloquially as a “longneck”,”king brown”, “tallie”, or simply a “bottle”. […]
Read More »
Have you ever thought about your drinking patterns? I drank some as a young adult, but went through close to twenty years when I rarely, if ever, had a drink. I was a busy working parent and also did not want to have alcohol around the home while raising our children. Clearly another huge factor […]
Read More »
This year I have been blogging about 4 Key Health Habits one of which is drinking alcohol in moderation only. I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner a few nights each week. I especially like red wine with a red sauce pasta. There is some research that shows moderate alcohol use has some possible health […]
Read More »
In her blog post “Can you disease-proof yourself?”, Carrie discusses healthism and judging a person’s health based only on their behavior or appearance. Chasing impossible health ideals that are mostly appearance-based can be dangerous since some of those very fit models on magazine covers have eating disorders which can be fatal. Four reasonable health habits […]
Read More »
Carrie Dennett also reports that research indicates that what we do is more important than the numbers on the scale, for improving our odds of living longer and better. What you need to do to improve your health odds is less than what you might expect. A kale/chard salad with grilled salmon hit the hunger spot! […]
Read More »
In my blog post at the end of November 2017, I suggested that a great time to map out some healthy lifestyle changes is at the start of the holiday season. You may have decided to wait until the New Year. Anytime is the right time to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes. My featured image is […]
Read More »
Food poisoning from harmful bugs can show up if you do not handle foods carefully. Symptoms can include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and cramps, or a fever. This is the time of the year when we are making holiday treats, doing more home cooking, and dealing with leftovers in our kitchen. Think safety to […]
Read More »
I make sure I have a healthy eating plan ready for the holidays so I can indulge in my favorite chocolate in moderation! If you are considering being proactive about eating healthy this holiday season, here are six simple tips from Healthy Eating by Very Well to help get you started on a plan. Don’t Give […]
Read More »
Well Healthy Ways 