Want to be more active and optimistic this summer? Plant a garden! Whether you grow a potful of herbs, a smorgasbord of veggies,or a patch of colorful flowers, you’ll reap a host of physical and emotional benefits, Plus, if you can get your kids to binge on cherry tomatoes instead […]
According to a new study, 1 in 3 Americans is chronically sleep-deprived. And we’re paying for it—not just by dozing off and yawning throughout the day, but through our overall health. When we sleep, our brains act like a road crew that comes out at night to fill in potholes […]
Do you ever feel like you have a mental haze? Do you struggle with forgetfulness or the inability to concentrate? It’s not just in your head. Brain fog is real. Fortunately, there are ways to cut through the cloudiness and think clearly again. One of the most common causes of […]
Christmas is coming and that means celebration with cookies. This is one of our family’s favorites. We love the combination of its nutty flavor and the unbeatable sweetness from dates. Even though carrots aren’t my husband’s favorite vegetable, he never minds eating it this way. And I love it because […]
The environmental movement isn’t the only one to advocate “going green;” physicians, nutritionists, and medical researchers are all trumpeting the benefits of “going green” at mealtimes, and kale seems to be the focus of all the buzz. But just exactly how much kale should we be eating? And how much […]
This month New-Start Cooking Club featured a tasty buffet called “Simply Southern: Totally Delicious.” One of the stars of the night was our Georgia Sweet Potato Stew. I don’t hail from the South and sweet potatoes only found their way to my family’s table at Thanksgiving time, usually in the […]
