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The excitement of cooking across two cultures keeps the kitchen vibrant, What you eat is who you were and are. When you cook the food you love most, you land at home. (Frances Mayes, from A Place in the World)

A growing share of Americans are opting to start parenthood later in life, having their first children in their late 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. In 2021 close to 1 of 5 pregnancies in America were among people 35 and older, … Continue reading →

What’s one my mind Dr. Google?– how about eating meals early in the day could reduce cardiovascular risk. Now, having just finished dinner at 9p.m. and hungry again, or, still, this hit me between the eyes, sort of. Like Holy … Continue reading →

Several people commented about yesterday’s post on the health and well being of pregnant and post pregnant women in this country per research I cited. My current thoughts on that and from 3 more related articles: The demographics cover a … Continue reading →

Today’s tidbit is an interesting and startling report about millennial women facing bigger health threats with adverse health outcomes and mortality rates. These increased risks to their health are proving to be fatal too often. The maternal mortality rate is … Continue reading →

Mindful eating, pg. 2: The pylorus–a valve that connects the stomach and small intestine–allows three to five tablespoons of liquefied food (chyme) to exit the stomach at a time. If the food is not adequately chewed, it lingers until the … Continue reading →

Nourishing Your Body with Mindful Eating: An over used word/concept methinks, and here is a tidbit anyway… “A simple axiom for healthy digestion is to remember to ‘drink your foods and chew your liquids’. This is especially important for those … Continue reading →

One in eight adults over age 50 eats enough fruits and vegetables to meet the FDA’s recommended amounts, 1.5-2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day. And that is a modest proposal. More is better. … Continue reading →

I am pessimistic about the human race because it is too ingenious for its own good. Our approach is to beat it into submission. We would stand a better chance of survival if we accommodated ourselves to this planet and … Continue reading →

You’ll notice we’ve got self-care on our Habit Tracker. It’s not there just for fluff! It’s an important way to support your well-being so that you have more to give. It helps you enjoy time with others more, too. 🌸💖Ok, … Continue reading →