Category Archives: Nutrition

My Life in a Nutshell

My Life in a Nutshell…

September- It was all a whirlwind.  The kids started back to school.  Even my little one- 2 full days of Pre-school.  I thought I would have more time to blog- WRONG … Continue reading

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Peaches and Pesticides- Eating Local Not Always Healthier

It’s been a week since I last posted anything.  My 40th birthday was absolutely amazing and I had so many fun things to write about.  I posted about Julia Child.  I posted about the awesome … Continue reading

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Peaches and Pesticides- Eating Local Not Always Healthier

It’s been a week since I last posted anything.  My 40th birthday was absolutely amazing and I had so many fun things to write about.  I posted about Julia Child.  I posted about the awesome … Continue reading

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Homemade Blackberry Jam Recipe and How To Can It.

Here is my homemade blackberry jam recipe and instructions on how to can it, also known as storing it or preserving it in a jar for later.
This was my first time canning anything so I … Continue reading

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How to Manage Diabetes through Nutrition-Guest Post

The following article is a guest post which discusses some of the potential side effects of a Diabetes medication called Actos.  As with taking all medications, it it important to weigh the benefits with the … Continue reading

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Hello Tomato, I’m gonna eat you or wear you.

The moment I’ve been waiting for…
I’m about to eat my first tomato from my garden with some fresh basil and some low-fat Cabot of Vermont cheddar cheese- my fav.   Not only is this a … Continue reading

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Made in America- Eat Local, Of Course.

Made in America- just another reason to patronage our local farm markets here in Bucks County this Fourth of July.
Check out this great Today Show segment where my friend Joey Fortman talks about her adventures … Continue reading

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Tomato

The tomato, which is generally thought of as a vegetable, is actually a fruit.  The tomato plant originated in South America and was spread around the world by the Spanish who colonized the Americas.  Today the tomato is one of the top foods consumed throughout the world. Tomatoes grow in a number of varieties from […] Continue reading

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NYC Soda Size Restrictions, My Thoughts

Here are my thoughts on the proposed government regulations on soda size in NYC….
To be honest, I think it’s a bunch of bologna! 
First of all, limiting the size of a soft drink to 16 ounces … Continue reading

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My Friend, The Potato

When you think of potatoes, what do you think of?

Mr. Potato head?

Shamrocks & Irish Potatoes?

French Fries?

Carbs!

It seems that since the adaptation of the Atkins & South Beach low-carb diet trends, the potato has somehow gotten … Continue reading

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