Taking "Ten Amazing Foods" one step further!!

I'm on a bit of a recipe kick right now, so for ten Wednesdays I'll give you a healthy recipe,  one for each of the "10 Amazing Foods" from the March 30th post. http://oldermommystillyummy.blogspot.com/2011/03/ten-amazing-foods.html The third on my list of amazing foods is tomatoes and the recipe to go with it is my daughter's favourite: Caprese Salad - An assortment of fresh tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices - Fresh mozzarella cheese, (preferably Buffalo mozzarella), drained and … [Read more...]

Taking "Ten Amazing Foods" one step further!!

I'm on a bit of a recipe kick right now, so for ten Wednesdays I'll give you a healthy recipe,  one for each of the "10 Amazing Foods" from the March 30th post.  http://oldermommystillyummy.blogspot.com/2011/03/ten-amazing-foods.html The second on my list of amazing foods is apples and the recipe to go with it is: Apple-Oatmeal Muffins 2 cups apple, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp … [Read more...]

Taking "Ten Amazing Foods" one step further!!

I'm on a bit of a recipe kick right now, so for the next ten Wednesdays I'll give you a healthy recipe,  one for each of the "10 Amazing Foods" from last weeks post. The first on my list of amazing foods was berries and the recipe to go with it is: (Berries) -  Berrylicious Smoothie 1/2 cup skim milk 1 cup low or non-fat yogurt 2 cups frozen berries * (any type or mix a few together) Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. *(If using fresh fruit toss in 3 or 4 ice … [Read more...]

Ten Amazing Foods

As a bit of a follow-up to last Wednesdays post,  I did some research and based on their nutritional and health benefits, compiled the following list of what I found to be the top 10 foods. (In no specific order) Berries Apples Tomatoes Broccoli Almonds Olive Oil Salmon Whole grains Yogurt Citrus Fruits Do you agree/disagree? What are your picks for top 10? Bon appetite !!! Monica … [Read more...]

Eating a Healthy Diet

Eating a healthy diet is important for people of all ages and is a critical factor in determining how we look and feel.   However, as we age our dietary requirements change and we often require fewer calories but just as many, if not more, of the same nutrients.  (Ex. Calcium & Vitamin D)So, how do we know we are achieving our satisfactory daily nutrition? Well, because “I am Canadian” I will refer to Canada’s food Guide.  (I’m sure most other countries have … [Read more...]

Hot Flashes 101 ~ Hot Flashes and Menopause

Hot flashes and menopause -- it's almost impossible to think of one without the other. Hot flashes are the most common symptom of perimenopausal and menopausal women; according to some studies, affecting approximately 85% of these women.  Most women have mild to moderate hot flashes, but about 10–15% of women experience such severe hot flashes that they seek medical attention. When you're having a hot flash, you may experience: a feeling of pressure in your head as the hot flash … [Read more...]