According to www.Kefir.net: “Kefir is a cultured, creamy product with amazing health benefits. Kefir’s tart and refreshing flavor is similar to a drinking-style yogurt, but it contains beneficial yeast as well as friendly ‘probiotic’ bacteria found in yogurt. The naturally … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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This season I am helping out in the Apple Shop at Shelburne Farm in Stow, MA. Shelburne Farm is at the end of my street and many of my neighbors help out during the season. I am amazed at how … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We are enjoying our garden again this year. After the winter we had here in New England, our garden is reaping the benefit of all the snow that acted as a fertilizer. We can’t pick food fast enough. The broccoli … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Imagine yourself sitting by the pool drinking a Pina Colada with a fancy umbrella in it. The reality is you’re looking at drinking 490 calories in that 8 oz Pina Colada. We tend to forget that drinks have calories too. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Summer barbecues are upon us. What kind of hamburger are you going to serve? It’s time to get creative and grill an alternative burger. Forget the normal beef hamburger and work on making healthier burgers for you, your family and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Sometimes all it takes to accomplish something is to change one thing. If you make one small change in your daily habits you can lose up to 26lbs in a year. Using the chart below you can see that by … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We’ve all experienced the Snack Attack. That’s when you need a snack and you grab what ever is handy to eat. Most likely it isn’t the healthiest snack. Here are some tips on being prepared when the attack hits: If … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Have you ever felt depressed in the winter? Do you find yourself sleeping and eating more? You are not alone. You could be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that’s related to changes in … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
If you have healthy food in your fridge, you are more likely to be in the mood to eat it. Plan your meals for the week and shop according to your plan. Fill your fridge with healthy food. Do you … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
How you think affects the way you feel and act. By changing the way you think about food can change how you act about food. Thin people usually don’t think about food and overweight people think about food all the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]