Almond Flour Raisin Cookies
Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor or treats. I have set out to healthify recipes that have been family favorites over the years. My own health journey altered the foods that are health promoting for me. Gluten is one food that has...
What is in Your Food? Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric acid is clear, odorless, and has a syrupy consistency. It has many names: E338, orthophosphoric acid, o-phosphoric acid, hydrogen phosphate, triphosphoric acid, pyrophosphoric acid, and phosphoric (V) acid. It is a man-made compound made by adding three hydrogen atoms to phosphate.
December In-Season Produce
Wow, December is here and we are in the midst of the holiday season. Here in Minnesota, we just received our first major snowfall. I have been working on a good attitude shoveling the snow – it can be a great full body workout!
Are You Reaping the Benefits of Thankfulness?
One definition of thankful is expressing gratitude and relief. Did you know there are a number of health benefits when you regularly express gratitude? Gratitude is one of the most researched emotions so there is a lot of data available. Many societies throughout the ages have written about the benefits of gratitude and classical writings have claimed it is “the greatest virtue.” So let’s look at some of these benefits.
