I’ve been reading comments and complaints about lock-down weight gain. It hasn’t been a concern for us because life continued on pretty normally chez nous. Well…. normally if you discount the fact that we weren’t leaving the house most days. We have a big house and a big property with lots of space so we have plenty of room to roam. Because we are ‘retired’ (quotes because we both work…. … Continue reading →
My mother always told us to eat ‘roughage’ . Is that word even used anymore? She wouldn’t have used the word ‘fiber’….. A fiber was something in fabric, not something one ate. She never really explained what roughage was – except when she occasionally ate shredded wheat for breakfast. The rest of us wouldn’t touch it…. Even after she explained the health benefits. I was happy with my daily apple … Continue reading →
This post is about eating good, healthy foods while away at university but it applies equally well to everyone. For those of us who have been out of school for longer than we care to admit – it;’s always good to have a nudge to remember things that we ‘know’ but forget or ignore. Students’ Guide: How to Eat Healthy at University It’s a huge concern that most students don’t … Continue reading →
Spring salad season is starting! All of the fresh, crisp greens are returning to the markets and gardens. Most people do not need any more information about salad greens…. But in case you're curious about which are the healthiest… It all comes down to color: the darker the green or red, the more nutrients in the leaf. From Livestrong.com article on healthy salads: Lettuce contains vitamins A, C and folate, … Continue reading →
Spring is almost here. Those of you enjoying late winter snow storms may not believe it, but, really, it’s coming. With spring comes salads. Because I don’t buy produce that’s not in season, the only salads we have in winter are made with Savoy Cabbage and / or Endive. The first of March brings the first of the spring greens: lambs lettuce or mâche and spinach. Spinach is one of … Continue reading →
How do you get your calcium? At my last annual exam my doctor asked if I ate cheese and yogurt every day. Well, she didn't exactly ask… She said: "You DO eat cheese and yogurt every day, don't you?" For those of you who have never been to France – both items play an important role in the French diet. The day often starts with plain yogurt, it being the … Continue reading →
Have you noticed that most people don't consider the humble potato to be a vegetable? Have you noticed that most people don't consider the humble potato to be healthy? Have you noticed that most people are so very often wrong? Potatoes are loaded with nutrients and low in calories. They have vitamins C and B6, potassium, copper, manganese and dietary fiber. Potatoes offer cardiovascular protection, have a potential for lowering … Continue reading →
