— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
The Daily Diet
Surprise! Back to Teaching!
No one is more surprise than I am to find myself back in the classroom again, after having retired from the public school system in 2010. Our pre-planning days started last Thursday, and students will arrive on Tuesday. I’m teaching four classes–Grades 5,6, 7, and 8 Math–at St. Peter Catholic School in DeLand, Florida. […]
Recipe – Greek Meatloaf
My daughter, Kelly, bakes this recipe, and it’s absolutely scrumptious! It’s also gluten-free! http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2010/12/feta-stuffed-turkey-meatloaf-with-tzatziki-sauce-low-carb.html Enjoy!
Solving Your Energy Crisis: The Third Metric
I loved this article by Dr. Mark Hyman! And he’s absolutely right when it comes to maintaining a vibrant energy level: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. What’s so wonderful about this article is that Dr. Hyman makes it sound simple to plan for optimal energy…and it is! Get the story at […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Upon rising: 8 oz. water Breakfast: Breakfast Shake: 1 cup pure water, 1 scoop of my favorite whole food protein powder, handful of almonds, 1 cup of frozen strawberries Snack: Banana Lunch: Fresh veggie stir-fry with chicken, including zucchini, summer squash, green beans, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, sauteed in olive oil Perrier with lime Supper: […]
Article: “Top 3 Ways to Prevent Height Loss”
Nutrition, posture, and exercise are key to preventing loss of height. For the full story, help yourself to this excellent article from SaveOurBones.com: http://saveourbones.com/top-3-ways-to-prevent-height-loss/
Article: More Bad News about Big Pharma Bone Drugs!
We shared it on this website before: Bisphosphonate drugs that are advertised to help your bones actually harm your bones! In today’s article from SaveOurBones.com, Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, says, “All of this confirms that if you’ve never taken osteoporosis drugs (or if you’ve ditched them), you can be proud of yourself, because you’ve made the […]
The Daily Diet – Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Before Workout: Banana 16 oz. water Breakfast: 2 slices of no-nitrate turkey bacon 2 slices of millet bread 1 Omega 3 egg 8 oz. water Cup of Dandy Blend + 1 tbsp of Natural Bliss creamer, vanilla Snack: 2 cups of fresh fruit: watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, grapes, and pineapple Lunch: Leftover chicken, long […]
The Daily Diet – Thursday, April 18, 2013
Lots of protein and vegetables today… Breakfast: 1 Scrambled egg 2 Slices of millet bread, toasted 2 tsp Earth Balance buttery spread 1 cup of Dandy Blend + 1 tbsp Natural Bliss creamer, vanilla 16 oz. pure water Lunch: Large bowl of steamed cabbage with turkey sausage medallions 8 oz water Snack: 5 Almond butter […]
Osteoporosis News: Merck, Maker of Fosamax, in Trouble!
Merck, the global pharmaceutical and chemical company that developed the osteoporosis drug, Fosamax, has recently lost two cases. The most recent one – Scheinberg vs. Merck – puts Merck on the hot seat for failing to warn the consumer adequately about the extremely harmful side effects of Fosamax. To read more about it, check out […]
In Praise of Probiotics!
We love good bacteria! Yes, we’ve talked before about how good probiotics are for bones. Here’s the link to a new article from Vivian Goldschmidt, MA, of SaveOurBones.com extolling the benefits of probiotics for bone health: http://saveourbones.com/just-revealed-the-startling-connection-between-your-bones-and-your-belly/
On Our Way! Step 2 of the Journey
My dear friend (you know who you are), How wonderful that you have decided to travel the natural road to health and bone strength! Time to thank Our Lord for blessings received! Now that you are ready for the second step, I invite you to do the following during this month: 1) Test your pH […]
Article: 60% of Us Should Never Consume Dairy Products!
Got milk? Despite the prevailing myth that milk is good for your bones, Vivian Goldschmidt of SaveOurBones.com warns that milk and other dairy products might actually be harming your bones! Here’s the link to her latest article on the problems that most people face in digesting milk, even if they don’t know they have the […]