3 Holiday-Worthy Recipes Using Seasonal Apples

An apple a day…Keeps the doctor away, of course!  Everyone knows that.    The expression was first recorded in print in 1913, but the original thought can be traced back to 1866 in Wales: "Eat an apple on going to bed and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” But do you know why?  How is it that our ancestors knew that apples were good for them?  I am guessing experience told them that people who ate apples tended to stay healthier through the winter months. But just what is it about apples that makes them so healthy for us?  Read More

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Almond Psyllium Bread: My new favorite!

About 7 years ago, for health reasons, I eliminated processed wheat breads from my diet.  I wanted to avoid gluten, highly processed finely-ground flours, and other added chemicals that can sometimes be found in these products. Instead I satisfied my carbohydrate cravings by adding in beneficial vegetables and fruits to my diet.  Today I can say that I feel so much better; I have more energy, and rarely, if ever, suffer from the nagging joint pain that used to accompany the inflammation in my joints.  I am not looking to take a mid-afternoon nap either.  Nor am I having those late night cravings for something sweet. BUT EVERY NOW AND THEN I CRAVE... Read More

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