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Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, has been in the media a lot these days as it appears that people who do not have the optimal amount may have a harder time if they contract Covid.   

Vitamin D primarily aids in calcium absorption and promotes the growth and mineralization...

Fall salad with pears, arugula, dried figs and almonds

I love a delicious salad and am always trying to make them like the restaurants do.  I grew up in Jersey in the days when a salad consisted of Iceburg lettuce, a sad looking tomato slice, and Italian dressing.  

Well, no...

My first realization that health and fitness were important to prioritize happened when I was just 7 years old.  I distinctly remember because I was having dinner with my family which included my aunts, uncles, and grandparents at our home in Wycoff, N.J.  It was rare to have us all...

I am putting this blog post together from various research I have found and will document sources when available.  

Please consult a medical professional before embarking on any new nutritional program.  This post is intended for information only. 

What is Intermittent...

There is so much talk today about foods that cause inflammation and/or allergic reactions in the body,  It seems that allergies can appear at any time and go away as well.  I was allergic to wheat and eggs as a baby and had no problem eating them after age 2.  My son developed a...

Here are some tips and tricks to keep you in the driver's seat when it comes to weight control.

1.  Never go to a restaurant, buffet, or party "famished.  Have a glass of water and something small to eat before you go.  (When we are lucky enough to be able to socialize)

2....

Can you believe life expectancy in America is starting to slide backward?  This is according to the CDC and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.  This is arguably due to our modern lifestyle which includes convenience eating, sedentary living, and increased social...

We are being told that short bursts of high-intensity training are better for body composition than slow and steady cardio training.  Ok, nothing new here.  However, one must use common sense. 

The American Heart Association has issued a statement that outlines the benefits...

You can just skip this post and get a dog, as they always make you feel loved and attractive!

I talk a lot about nutrition and exercise and live my life with these healthy habits. That alone, however, is not what I find to be the most attractive qualities in others.  These tips are...

This is my hallway this morning after I have carried down the large Calico Critter Playhouse and bookshelf my daughter no longer wants in her "grown-up" room. She manages to get her discarded items into the hallway, and it stops there.

Sometimes I feel like I have spent years of my life cleaning...

I remember years ago hearing about John Travolta going on a juice cleanse.  I loved him so I was quite interested.  He is a rich and famous celebrity so he must know what he is doing, plus he seems so nice.  Didn't Oprah do a cleanse, too?  I believe she famously went on a...