Flu Beware: 8 Strategies for Prevention

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The flu is on my mind. Half of the children in my daughter’s first grade class were out sick with the flu this week. So I’m in full combat mode, triggering every antiviral defense strategy I know. I've Increased focus on getting a good dose of powerful antiviral superfoods every day. Happy to say we did not succumb to the flu.

4 Delicious, Nutritious Chili

I love the versatility of chili - turkey, bison, beef or vegan, beans or no beans, onions and tomatoes or lots of veggies. It's a nutrient-dense, one-pot meal just about everyone likes. Here are my favorite recipes.

Naked Kitchen Menu

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Early October takes us to the autumn glory of Maine. I plan a menu for our week vacation, knowing we’ll arrive to a naked kitchen, pantry and refrigerator completely empty. Warm, flavorful oatmeal, and comfort egg breakfasts for chilly mornings. Hefty soups and simple, robust meals after hiiking days and fresh air appetites.

Muffins Flourless and Fast!

Gluten-free, flourless and fast, these blender muffins are spectacularly delicious. And not just for gluten-free eaters, but all eaters great and small. Some recipes use nut butter as a key ingredient, other recipes use oats and yogurt. I top them with nuts, berries and other fruits, enhancing their wide range of flavors .

Homemade Snacks for Play Dates

We started making homemade snacks when she was a toddler. It's an entertaining activity with toddlers and children, but it's also wonderful opportunity to help them develop motor skills and learn to follow instructions. Whole-wheat cheddar crackers, whole-wheat graham crackers, mini-muffins and fun with fruit are some of our favorites.

4 Nutrient Dense Coleslaws

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Did you know cabbage has antiviral and antibacterial properties that strengthen your immune system and help protect your brain? Finely shred cabbage and toss into coleslaw in different combinations is a crunchy, munchy, delightfully delicious, nutritious fun way to enjoy it.

Té de Cumpleaños

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Teatime was a daily event in my growing up years. As Bolivia has joined the fast pace of other nations, daily teatime is fading into the past. But Té de Cumpleaños, tea parties for birthday celebrations, are still tradition. As we take our seats around the table that once was in my great-grandparents’ house, my heart overflows with happiness at this gathering of beloved extended family, and with thankfulness for the food on the table.

Color My Salad

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Eating seasonally means summertime is a true feast for our tables and palates. Summer brings a lovely abundance of vegetables and fruits into my kitchen creating marvelous possibilities for fresh, vibrant and ah yes, colorful salad! Full of heart-healthy, cancer fighting, cell-building ingredients, eating salads regularly is one of the best ways to stay healthy. They offer abundant array of vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, minerals and phytochemicals in every bite.

What’s the Catch?

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Fish are beneficial to the brain and heart. Fish is part of my dinner rotation at least once a week. But did you know eating fish is risky for for our health and for the planet? Contamination (primarily caused by mercury and PCBs) can override the nutritional benefits of eating fish. And formerly abundant fish are disappearing from the oceans.