Monthly Archives: May 2011

Scientists Discover ‘Ultra-Bad’ Cholesterol

Study of super-sticky LDL may spur new heart disease treatments for seniors, type 2 diabetics Continue reading

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Health-e-Recipe: Mint Tea

My dear friend, Katy graciously brought some delicious mint tea over to our home the other day. Our children raved about it, so I asked her for directions. Continue reading

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Wrestling a Gorilla

“It’s a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don’t quit when you’re tired, you quit when the gorilla is tired.”
– Robert Strauss Continue reading

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The Magic of Patience & Perseverance

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect
before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”
– John Quincy Adams Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Eating Alkaline While Travelling

I actually think it is possible to eat a healthy alkaline diet on the road. Most restaurants have a nice salad you can order without cheese and any extras they may put on it routinely. Grilled salmon is a nice choice for those eating fish. I had my trusty bag of raw almonds, raw walnuts, raw coconut flakes, and raw sunflower seeds in my purse at all times. Continue reading

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Doctors Cause Diabetics to D.I.E.

Type 1 diabetics taking two, three, and even 10 times the insulin that they ought to and that is necessitated by following current medical dietary recommendations, ultimately become desensitized, resistant, to the insulin that they are taking. They become both insulin deficient, and insulin resistant Continue reading

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Keep Your Eyes on Your Goal

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Dehydrators Can Add Dimension to Food Choices

A good dehydrator is a very nice addition to the alkaline kitchen. We find it adds a whole dimension to eating alkaline, raw foods. Continue reading

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Almonds Help Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease

consuming a diet rich in almonds may help improve insulin sensitivity and decrease LDL-cholesterol levels in those with pre-diabetes… It shows almond consumption not only aids in disease management, but may also help reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases Continue reading

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Is Gluten Making You Sluggish?

Experts are beginning to accept the idea that sluggishness and weight gain can be blamed on a substance that lurks in wheat and many other common grains – gluten. Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Our Favorite Herbs

Our FAVORITE Herbs are Pepperman and Herby from Frontier Seasoning. These two herbs changed our whole outlook on eating salads – absolutely declicious!!
We take turns using one of these herbs with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, REAL SALT. Continue reading

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Don’t Quit!

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. Continue reading

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Quote of the Week

“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.”
-John Wooden Continue reading

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Choose Healthy Carbohydrates: Those High in Fiber

: For people living the alkaline lifestyle, and for all diabetics, we would agree that choosing the right carbohydrates (those high in fiber) is important. However, we would only agree with fresh vegetables as being healthy and right for people with diabetes. All others are too high in sugar/acid content. Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Alkaline Tortilla Preparation

Health-e-Tip: Place all ingredients in a food processor or Kitchen-Aid mixer to mix them thoroughly. Purchase a tortilla press for thinner, more tasty tortillas. Continue reading

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Nothing can be Changed Until it is Faced

“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
- James Baldwin Continue reading

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National Hug a Diabetic Day

Do you know what day this is? It is National Hug a Diabetic Day!!
So, hug those precious children and anyone else you know that has diabetes!! Continue reading

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Thriving Eating Alkaline in the Grand Canyon

I survived the trek to the bottom of the Grand Canyon along with 8 others half my age. I not only survived, I thrived – by eating alkaline food and drinking alkaline water! Continue reading

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Quitting Wrinkles the Soul

Age wrinkles the body.
Quitting wrinkles the soul.
- Douglas MacArthur Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Nibble on Cinnamon Sticks

For a super-simple snack, we like to nibble on cinnamon sticks. Continue reading

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