As you can see, I’m changing the format of my blog just a bit, to reflect current news items related to simple and healthy eating. As you will notice, much of what is in the news on this topic backs up what I’ve written here on this blog in previous posts. But let’s see … Read more
Most people desire to live a long and healthy life, and it’s worth our consideration to think about foods that can increase our longevity. Not everyone is given the opportunity to live a long life. As a Christian, I believe the length of life is a secondary consideration; we have been given this life to … Read more
Most people who drink coffee probably couldn’t tell you the “10 health benefits of drinking coffee,” they just know they want it, that it keeps them sane, functioning, moving…and that without coffee, life “as we know it” virtually ceases to exist! There is such a thing as coffee addiction. Regular consumption of moderate amounts of … Read more
Up until now, I’ve mostly talked about very simple, healthy, and budget-friendly food – but as almost everybody knows, exercise is another equally important aspect of good health. There are many different ways to get exercise, and there’s a whole industry built up around exercise – exercise routines, exercise equipment, gym memberships, etc. People spend … Read more
I may not be the best person to talk about the health benefits of alfalfa sprouts, since I don’t eat them as frequently as I probably could or should. Part of the reason for this is that I drive a truck, and it’s not so easy or convenient to get fresh vegetables when I’m on … Read more
I’m certainly not the final authority on what is the most healthy sweetener. However, I’ll state right up front that my wife and I have come down mostly on the side of stevia. There are a lot of other sweeteners, of course. Some – like aspartame – are totally artificial. Others – like honey – … Read more
Teenagers are awesome! But probably not many teens are like I was when I was a teen. I read the “Prevention” magazine from cover to cover, and ordered bone meal, dolomite, and desiccated liver tablets by mail. This is when I was 13-14 years old! Most teens don’t even consider the subject of “healthy food … Read more
In the world of culinary delights, few foods are as simple, budget-friendly, healthy, and overlooked as the bean. This easy cold bean salad recipe is especially simple! It can be thrown together in a minute – almost literally. First Let’s Talk Beans… If you don’t “know beans” about beans, here’s a quick little tutorial! Beans … Read more
“Healthy desserts” doesn’t have to be a contradiction in terms. “Quick easy simple healthy desserts” are possible, they don’t have to be unhealthy or complex! But we might need to readjust our mental framework a bit, since we are probably more used to thinking of “rich, decadent desserts” as true desserts, rather than simple and … Read more
What to eat on a budget is a question that has become reality for many people recently! Prices have gone up – dramatically, in some cases. Most of us are not independently wealthy, and most of us don’t have a rich uncle that we expect to die soon, whom we are certain has put us … Read more