What a wet week we’ve had here in Delightful DeLand! Tropical Storm Fay went above and beyond the call of duty in relieving our dangerously dry conditions in the area. School was canceled from Tuesday through Friday because of wind gusts and constant rain. This is the first truly sunny day we’ve had since last […]
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The Daily Diet – Sunday, August 17, 2008
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Apple, 2 Coconut Pecan cookies Lunch: Black-eyed peas seasoned with slices of turkey ham, steamed cabbage, water Snack: Water Supper: Cottage pie (ground lean beef and peas in gravy, topped with Almond Mashed Potatoes), water Bedtime: Bone […]
Top 10 Bone-Building Video Workouts for Your In-Home Gym!
No time to work out at the gym? No problem. Stock your Video/DVD collection with my favorite bone-building workouts, and create your own in-home gym! #10: High Voltage! Body Electric Workout with Margaret Richard Available at http://www.bodyelectrictv.com/Catalog.htm #9: Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss with Suzanne Deacon Available at http://www.amazon.com #8: Forty & Fabulous Body Electric […]
Main Street Grill, DeLand, Florida: A Bone-Friendly Restaurant!
I recommend one of our home-town favorites, Main Street Grill, as the place to eat when you want to enjoy mouth-watering food while building bone density! My personal favorites from the menu are: 1) Main Street Salad with either blackened chicken or salmon, with balsamic vinegarette dressing; 2) Chicken Almond Stir Fry, which features sliced […]
Recipe – Holy Guacamole!
This bone-healthy recipe for guacamole is a great celery stuffer and veggie dip! You will need: 2 small mixing bowls sharp knife fork serving dish 1/4 cup salsa 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 ripe avocados Combine salsa, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl. […]
Article: 7 Healthy and Creative Protein Shake Recipes That Rock
I found this article on-line today for delicious, easy-to-make protein shakes. I’m going to try the Berry-Vanilla Shake this morning, substituting almond milk for the regular milk for added bone health, and frozen strawberries and water in place of berries and ice. To read the article, click here: http://www.protein-shakes.ca/7-Healthy-and-Creative-Protein-Shake-Recipes-That-Rock.html
Company’s Coming! Hosting a Bone-Healthy Tea Party
What say we revive the delightful custom of enjoying an afternoon tea? Last week I hosted a tea party, featuring a variety of delectable teas and treats. My friends raved about the food and were pleasantly surprised to find that the dishes were good for their bones, as well as their waistlines! Your afternoon tea […]
Restaurant Dilemma: Protect Your Bones by Ordering “Off the Menu”
Reggae music filled the air as my husband and I ate out with friends at a popular seaside restaurant last night. When our server brought the menus, however, I found out that there were no entrees listed that I could eat. (Everything was either fried or breaded.) What to do? I’ll tell you a secret: […]
The Importance of Checking Food Labels for Silent Killers: Beware the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing!
I bought two delicious Tofutti brand products this week, but I wouldn’t have if I had read the fine print. The first product I bought was Tofutti brand Sour Supreme, a non-dairy imitation sour cream made from tofu and other ingredients. The large print read, “Better than Sour Cream…Lactose Free…No Milk…Butterfat Free.” But the small […]
Physical Therapy for Shoulder Range of Motion: Sessions 3 & 4
The first two sessions of physical therapy following the healing of my shoulder fracture consisted of a variety of stretches, but the next two sessions also featured some strength training. What a welcome activity! The muscles in my left arm and back had atrophied while the shoulder was immobilized and had hardly any power of […]
Recipe – Turkey Ham & Veggies Skillet Supper
Here’s a quick and easy bone-healthy supper for busy days! In a large skillet, combine: 1 cup of turkey ham, cubed 1 cup of zucchini, sliced and quartered 1 cup of summer squash, sliced and quartered 2 cups of broccoli florets 1/4 cup water Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until broccoli […]
How Much Xylitol Should I Substitute for Sugar in Recipes?
One of the great things about Xylitol is that it is exchanged equally in recipes for sugar. In other words, if the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of sugar, you can use 1/2 cup of Xylitol in its place. It doesn’t get any easier than that!