Monthly Archives: September 2010

Osteoporosis: Build Stronger Bones to Avoid This Condition

Back to another condition that tends to affect the elderly, osteoporosis. Osteoporsosis means “porous bones” and it makes your bones become weak and brittle. They’re so weak that even mild stress like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s: Change Your Lifestyle to Decrease Risk

We’ll continue on with our aging week by discussing a condition that many fear, Alzheimer’s. What a terrible condition. People with advanced Alzheimer’s need help with their daily existence , including bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, eating and other activities. … Continue reading

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Foods for Longevity

We’ve just discussed aging, so now we’ll look at some foods that can help you age successfully (by preventing diseases and adding other healthful benefits; plus, most importantly, they fit into a fat-burner lifestyle: *Almonds: magnesium, vitamin E, fiber and … Continue reading

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Aging Week: how to age successfully

Wow, this week I was going to cover aging and all the ailments that generally tend to tag-a-long with it, but I wasn’t quite prepared. It is such a broad topic, that has different views, and classifications. You can’t just … Continue reading

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Why exercise won’t make you thin

Some food for thought based on the article in Time magazine. Many have the misperception that they will lose weight just by exercising, or by exercising more. It’s the American idea that more is better. You know the type, they … Continue reading

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Featured Food: Cauliflower

Thursday’s cooking class featured cauliflower as the ingredient of the night, so as an added bonus you get to learn more about it! Considered a cruciferous vegetable, it’s related to broccoli, kale, cabbage, and collards. Cauliflower consumption can help prevent … Continue reading

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Beef Manhatten

What you Need: 1-2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup Diced Mushrooms 1/3 cup Diced Onions 1/3 cup Diced Peppers 4-6 oz Ground Beef 1/2 can Beef Gravy  How to Make it: Precook your ground beef. Heat coconut oil … Continue reading

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Pot Stickers

 What you Need: 3-4 Cabbage Leaves 4-6 oz Ground Sausage Toothpicks 1/4 cup Soy Sauce 2 tsp Seasame Oil 2 tsp Garlic Powder  How to Make It: Divide sausage into little patties and cook ahead of time. Place cabbage leaves … Continue reading

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Stuffed Peppers

What you Need: 1-2 Peppers 1 cup Cauliflower Rice 1/3 cup Diced Onions 1/3 cup Diced Mushroom 4-6 oz Ground Beef 1-2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1-2 tsp Emeril Essence Seasoning  How to Make it: Precook your ground beef. … Continue reading

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Dirty Cauliflower

What you Need: 1 TBSP Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1/3 cup Diced Onions 1/3 cup Diced peppers 1 1/2 cup Cauliflower Rice 4-6 oz Ground sausage 1 cup Spinach 1 TBSP Cajun Seasoning  How to Make it: Cook your sausage … Continue reading

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