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For Teachers: Part 2 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – “Setting Peaceful Priorities”

For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Setting Peaceful Priorities Most of us, at one time or another, have determined what we consider to be our priorities in life–the people and activities that are most important to us. Stephen Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, recommends that we […]

As the School Year Gets Underway…

Hello, OsteoDiet readers! I haven’t forgotten about you this past week. I’ve simply been very busy with the beginning of the school year! I teach Algebra and serve as Academic Coach at Southwestern Middle School here in DeLand, Florida. Even though the startup of the year can be time-intensive, I love my work! Besides, the […]

For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – “Attitudes that Encourage a Healthy Balance”

For Teachers: Part 1 of Balancing School, Home, and Health – Attitudes that Encourage a Healthy Balance Last week I received this question from a reader who is also a teacher like me:How do you do it all once the school year starts? How do you find the time to prepare a healthy diet, keep […]

The Daily Diet – Monday, August 17, 2009

Breakfast: Tossed Salad (romaine lettuce, tomato, matchstick carrots, 1/2 of an avocado, 1 tbsp. Newman’s Own Tuscan Italian dressing), Greens Shake with BioChlor, Supplements, Wild Berry Zinger tea with Beyond C powder Snack: (None – No chance for a snack because I was attending a workshop.) Lunch: Fruity Protein Shake, supplements, water Snack: Cocoa Cherry […]

Recipe – Almond Butter Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks

Are you missing peanut butter cookies? Well, no more of that! These almond butter cookies taste scrumptious…and they’re good for your bones. To make about 3 dozen cookies, you will need: 1 large mixing bowl 1 spoon for stirring 1 9″ x 13″ glass pan fork and spoon aluminum foil 1 cup of Earth Balance […]

Bugged by Mosquitos? Try this!

When I’m out walking or running as my weight bearing exercise here in Central Florida, I’m sometimes bothered by hungry mosquitoes. So, what’s a devoted bone builder to do? Here’s a handy trick. You can keep mosquitoes from attacking by mixing in a spray bottle: 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup water Spritz the mixture […]

Calorie Counter Additions – Sunday, August 9, 2009

The following food items have been added to the OsteoDiet Calorie Counter this week: Bacon, turkey, 1 slice = 35 Baking powder, Clabber Girl = 0 Baking soda, Arm & Hammer = 0 Barbecue sauce, Kraft, Original, 2 tbsp = 40 Barley flour, 1 cup = 511 Barley, pearled uncooked, 1 cup = 704 Basil, […]

The Daily Diet – Monday, August 3, 2009

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, water Snack: Raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Lunch: Cocoa Cherry Standard Bar, Apple, water Snack: Cup of cherry tomatoes, 12 almonds, 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds, water Supper: Turkey Loaf, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Carrot Cake,water, supplements Bedtime: Water (still full from supper…)

Recipe – Roasted Cajun-Style Veggies

Try this recipe for a spicy alkaline dish! To get started, preheat oven to 450°. You will need: 1 gallon-size plastic zipper bag 1 foil-covered cookie sheet 1 sweet potato 3 carrots 2 zucchini 1/2 red onion 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 2 tsp. paprika […]

Calorie Counter Additions – Friday, July 31, 2009

The following food items have been added to OsteoDiet Calorie Counter today: Allspice, 1 tsp = 5 Almond butter, 1 tbsp = 101 Apple, fresh = 81 Applesauce, natural, 1/2 cup = 60 Apricot, fresh = 51 Asparagus, fresh, 4 spears = 14

Faith Reflection – “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn…”

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 I used to think this verse meant that when I was sad and sobbing, God would reach down and comfort my spirit. While I still believe this to be true, I think now that there may be a second meaning. Did you know […]

The Daily Diet – Monday, January 27, 2009

Upon rising: Water (8 oz) Breakfast: 1 cup of Arrowhead Mills Organic Spelt Flakes, banana, 12 almonds, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 cup Wildberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Water (wasn’t hungry for snack) Lunch: Out-of-Lettuce Salad (1/2 avocado, 1/2 large tomato, 1 small carrot, 1 stalk celery, 1/2 green bell pepper, […]