Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam.  I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out.  It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days.  The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards!  Have you exercised lately?  With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again.  If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it.  Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal.  The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro.  My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten.  It's time for a health reality check.  First of all, how is your health lately?  If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful?  Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

  I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart.  Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation?  If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect.  But Read the full post…

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Kid Friendly Recipes Everyone Will Like – Kid Chili; Meatloaf With Shredded Veggies

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on October 13, 2009 ]

Last week I gave my tips for raising kids who like good food. This week I’m going to post some recipes to try. It can be challenging to please adults and kids at dinner time. These are some of the recipes that have been favorites with everyone at my house. I believe there is a Read the full post…

More Tips on Raising Healthy Eaters

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on October 8, 2009 ]

Today I am continuing with tips to raise healthy eaters. One thing I’ve noticed about young children is that they like things simple. They usually aren’t wild about casseroles where everything is mixed together in an unrecognizable goop. Some children even get upset if one thing on their plate touches another. Don’t fight these battles Read the full post…

How to Avoid Raising Picky Eaters

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on October 6, 2009 ]

I have another blog and a reader asked for some tips on how to get her granddaughter to eat better, especially since her parents feed her a steady diet of mac n cheese and chicken nuggets. This is a subject dear to my heart and important to the hearts of American children. I have raised Read the full post…

Follow up on Salt

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on October 4, 2009 ]

After researching and writing about the effects of salt in a healthy diet, I’ve really been reading my labels and cutting back on salt. It is amazing how much salt there is in packaged foods. I realize now that I don’t have to add salt to some of my cooking such as when boiling pasta Read the full post…

The Real Deal on Salt

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on October 1, 2009 ]

For several years, salt was the bad guy and always in health news. I don’t see much about salt lately, but I’m here to tell you, salt is not always your friend. Confession: I love salty chips and peanuts, salt on the rim of my margarita and I do buy some processed foods. Let’s learn Read the full post…

More Veggie Tales – Braised Cabbage; Roasted Vegetables with Cheese

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on September 29, 2009 ]

As promised, today’s blog will contain two more favorite vegetable recipes as I think most of us need help in this area. Confession: I, too, find it hard to get all the servings of fruits and vegetables in every day. One thing that helps is to have an open mind and try new things, even Read the full post…

Calcium Scores, A Simple Screening Test for Heart Disease

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on September 24, 2009 ]

Today we will have a brief interview with cardiologist Dr. Barry Tedder about calcium scores. Heart disease is the number one cause of death with 1,655,767 deaths in the United States since Jan. 1, 2008. A calcium score is a screening test for heart disease much like the ones for cancer. Many people will die Read the full post…

Beware!

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on September 23, 2009 ]

Fall is here and fairs are cropping up everywhere. Since fairs are known to be well stocked with horrible junk food, beware. Make a plan before going and stick to it at the fair or just don’t go at all. Eat a healthy meal before going and avoid eating “dinner” at the fair and pick Read the full post…

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