Berries are ridiculously good for you and filled with anti-aging antioxidants. They're even better mixed in with a little bubbly. That's why I created this yummy champagne berry ambrosia that only takes minutes to make. Enjoy this recipe! This recipe is perfect at the end of a meal, to eat as a snack, or at a Sunday brunch. There’s no refined … [Read more...]
Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
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...]
Why Lemons Are Good for Your Body As You Get Older
Do you find you get lured to take a detox, especially after the holidays? As we get older, our bodies build up toxins, but there is no reason to do a costly cleanse. The body detoxes naturally, but a simple glass of water with a squirt of lemon can help that process along. Nature's cure for many afflictions When you sip water with lemon, it helps purify the blood in your … [Read more...]
Ayurvedic Stewed Apples
I’m sure you heard the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying becomes especially timely as we grow older. An Oxford University study claims that if you start eating apples every day after you're over 50, it’s just as good as taking a heart pill (statin) and that eating more fruit prevents over 8,500 heart attacks per year. Don’t get me wrong. … [Read more...]
Oatmeal with Pineapple, Raisins and Walnuts
I was never into eating oatmeal or cereal for breakfast for most of my life. It was always too bland and uninteresting. My choice would be eggs or leftover lunch or dinner instead. Now that I'm older and more concerned with my health, I’ve developed an appreciation for good ole’ oatmeal. But it doesn't have to be boring white gruel. In the recipe below, I've added … [Read more...]