The Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission sent me this recipe for Blackberry Baked Oatmeal in honor of Heart Month (February) because it is heart-healthy and rich in antioxidants. One of the best things for heart health you can eat for breakfast is oatmeal because it lowers your blood pressure. When you add berries to the mix, it's even better. Berries help you … [Read more...]
Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
I love making the Baby Beet and Quinoa salad recipe featured below. It's not only beautiful to look at but amazingly nutritious as well. The Ancient Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. They contain the mineral Boron, which is related to the production of human sex hormones. Beets also purify your blood, and will naturally cleanse and detoxify your body. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
3 Vaginal Health Tips For Women Over 40 | Dr. Tara Allmen
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is the author of Menopause Confidential. She's a New York City gynecologist who specializes in vaginal health for women over 40. When I spoke to her, she gave me some enlightening tips for menopausal women. (which she says, never really ends) Her book is written with a sense of humor and has fun chapter names like: But it's also thoroughly … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Repair Damaged Hair and Bring Back it’s Luster Over 50
Remember when your hair used to be soft, shiny, and bouncy like in a Miss Clairol commercial? But after decades of coloring, sitting in the sun, blow-drying, ratting, teasing, globs of Dippity Do, and suffering through menopause it's become dull, dry, and lifeless. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that. Here are 5 tips on how to repair damaged hair and give it a more youthful … [Read more...]
Trimdin Reversible Travel Jacket | Fashion Over 50
Do you love a great jacket? I do, especially if it's beautifully made and has a ton of style. But, what's even better is when it's reversible because it can be worn with different color palettes and is perfect when you travel. Trimdin gave me a fabulous reversible jacket to try on and it was just what I was looking for. My love of fine craftsmanship comes from my mother who … [Read more...]