Helen Brophy
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Mulled Cider- Simmering Potpourri
Fall is a great time to add the aroma of mulled cider to your home. It evokes a comforting, welcoming, warm feeling to all who enter. All you need is a few tablespoons of natural mulled cider mix added to four or five cups of water in a pan. Bring to a simmer. Be careful!…
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Dump The Fat Free Salad Dressing
Do not use fat free salad dressing. Use a good fat like extra virgin olive oil or grate on a little hard cheese like parmesan or cheddar. We need fat to efficiently absorb carotenoids and other fat-soluble nutrients. Add just enough good fat to make your salad healthier.
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Light Weights Make a Difference!
Move your muscles! Lift light weights. Twice a week, for five minutes, will make a difference. Full water bottles can be substituted for light weights. When you lift weights, you will focus on your body’s strength, become stronger, and feel better while reducing stress!
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Summer Bean Succotash Salad
This variation of succotash salad is a great accompaniment to a summer fish fry. Cooked al dente, these fresh crisp vegetables are delicious and healthy. Many of the ingredients are now available at your local farmers market. I use organic whenever possible. Ingredients: 2 or more small, preferably yellow zucchini 1 lb mixed beans (…
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Baked Onion Rings – They’re Fat Free! [Vegan]
These should be delicious and healthy. I can’t wait to try this recipe! A classic made healthy, what more could you ask for? Source: Baked Onion Rings – They’re Fat Free! [Vegan]
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Why You Should Only Buy Organic Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the healthiest foods in existence. We buy fresh organic when available. They are a great source of potassium, vit C, anthocyanins and antioxidants promoting heart health and a stronger immune system also great for your skin. Unfortunately, strawberries are grown with more pesticides than most other crops. Buying organic to avoid…
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All Natural Tick Deterrent
Ticks will hang from blades of grass and are found in thick shrubs and under leaves. As we approach the time of year when everyone goes out to enjoy the weather, concern over lyme and other tick born diseases comes to mind. We have been looking into some natural repellents and have a few good…
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Happy Spring
“When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.” -Ernest Hemingway
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More About Oatmeal
We have been hearing more and more about healthy breakfasts. My husband always leaves in the morning taking two toasts with him to eat in the car along with a coffee containing 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar (about half the daily recommended amount of added sugar). I wish he would take the time to start…
