Grains&More

It's never the same two weeks in a row.  A collection of what I find interesting in the world of food, nutrition, and holistic health....

You may think that processed food is an inexpensive way to feed your family.  But what are you really paying in terms of your health? ...

“To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will s...

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is a common mood disorder where people experience depressive symptoms in the winter or anxi...

It's that time of year for many students.  Exam time.  And because it's the end of the semester that means final exams.  This tends ...

November is National Caregiver's Month. A time to focus on those who care for others, especially if that caregiver is ourselves. Dr. Vic...

November is National Caregiver's Month. A time to focus on those who care for others, especially if that caregiver is ourselves. Dr. Vic...

Cranberries don’t get as much press as they deserve. They might be sour and somewhat reclusive in traditional cooking, but their health be...

November is National Caregiver's Month. A time to focus on those who care for others, especially if that caregiver is ourselves. Dr. V...

Persimmons are a beautiful, fragrant, sweet berry available in the Fall.  Some varieties can be eaten while still slightly firm although m...

November is National Caregiver's Month.  A time to focus on those who care for others, expecially if that caregiver is ourselves.  Dr. V...

The Great American Smokeout is on November 15th this year.  Created in 1977, this is a day set aside as a national effort toward encourag...

As election day draws nearer there is an enormous amount of attention being paid to what the voters will do at the polls.  California is i...

In today's busy world, staying healthy is very important. Day-to-day stress can leave people feeling run down and low on energy, espec...

Sweet potatoes are inexpensive and nutritious. Commonly labeled as yams (although they are not the same), sweet potatoes are a great addit...

It's never the same two weeks in a row.  A collection of what I find interesting in food, nutrition, and holistic health.  Here's ...

The news reports a scientific study currently underway in the United Kingdom  to determine if vitamin E consumption in pregnant women can...

September is National Honey Month.  That sweet, drippy, delicious treat.  Honey comes in many different flavors depending on where the b...

After yesterday's post on BPA many of you may be wondering what you can do to support your body and your health.  Long time readers will...

Supersize Me Directed and Produced   by Morgan Spurlock Samuel Goldwyn Films,   Roadside Attractions Although this film came out in ...