Archive for October, 2008

On Whole Grains and Sandwich Upgrades

A friend of mine was lamenting that her husband doesn’t really like whole grains and was wondering if he was getting enough in his diet.  She wasn’t sure how much was enough. 
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that adults aim for 3 servings (of “1-ounce equivalents”) of whole grains or whole grain products daily.  That is, about half [...]

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Calcium and Vitamin D Intake During Menopause

Please seek advice from your physician if you think you need a calcium and/or Vitamin D supplement.  This post is a sharing my of personal experience and thought process to help stimulate thought in others – not as a prescription! 
I recently went to my doctor and at the end of our visit, she reminded me [...]

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Interview with a blind chef from Chocolate & Zucchini

I have been reading a food blog written by Clotilde Dusoulier after a friend listed it as one of her favorites.  The website and blog is entitled Chocolate & Zucchini.  When I visited the author’s blog today, I read a fascinating account of one man’s experience and strategies for cooking, baking, and dining as a blind [...]

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