Greek Lamb and Orzo

 The flavors of the Mediterranean are quite delicious. This is an easy way to prepare lamb on a busy weeknight. Enjoy this main dish with a glass of red wine. You’ll Need 1 pound ground lamb 16 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 stalk celery, cut into ½ inch...

Got The Quarantine Blues?

Do not exercise if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Stay home and rest, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. If you are able to go for a walk or bicycle ride always practice physical distancing and wash your hands with...

10 Tips For Mindfulness Practices

In this highly stressful time, mindfulness should become a critical part of your day. Below are the top 10 tips to help sustain mindfulness. Create Daily routines. Your old routines have drastically changed, and you may get thrown off. Your activity, nutrition, and mindfulness could all suffer. This alone...

Coronavirus vs. the Flu

Although there are still many unknowns about COVID-19, there is some solid information from researchers that sheds light on some of the similarities and differences at this time. COVID vs. The Flu: How They Each Make You Feel The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, fatigue...

Your Gut Health and Stress

It has become widely known that stress directly impacts health. This is true for many aspects of health, and the healthy bacteria within the gut are no exception (research report here). This study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition also helped confirm a connection between stress, inflammation...

Garlic Tomato Soup

Tomatoes cooked with olive oil are a great and healthy way to prepare them. Give this easy soup a try. You’ll Need 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 Tablespoon onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup tomatoes, chopped 4 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste...

Your Gut Health: Sugar

Follow along with me on the logic here. First, and you may not have know this, but the fungus and bacteria in your gut exist in a dynamic equilibrium. When the population of one grows large, the other is diminished. Next, add to this the fact that diets high...

Pine Nut Lemon Quinoa

Quinoa is one of the world’s most popular health foods and is a wonderful food to try. It is a delicious grain that can work well as a side dish to a piece of fish. You’ll Need 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon...

Gut Health: About Colon Cancer

As a cancer of an internal organ, colon cancer often starts and then grows silently without symptoms. This is why it is so important to be aware of the risk factors, and if you meet the criteria to get your screenings done. Please review these two informational flyers and...

Your Gut Health: Probiotic vs Prebiotic?

When reading about gut health, you will almost certainly come across the terms “probiotic” and “prebiotic”. What is the difference between them? Probiotics: These are live bacteria found in the lining of your gut that are very important for overall health. You get these healthy bacteria by consuming bacteria-fermented foods...

Gut Health: Is that a real thing?

We often think of bacteria in terms of diseases. However, many bacteria are beneficial for many aspects of your health, such as your heart, immune system, mood, and even weight. In fact, our bodies are filled with trillions of microorganisms. If you’re squeamish about the idea of bugs living...

Sausage Patties

This is a great dish to serve at brunch.. You’ll Need 1 pound lean ground pork 1 teaspoon minced garlic ¾ teaspoon thyme ¾ teaspoon fennel seeds ½ teaspoon salt Cooking oil Directions In a bowl, combine pork, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, and salt; mix until just combined. Cover,...