Author Archives: Linda

This is my famous peaches-and-cream sundae.  Lightly grill a fresh peach (it has to be a fresh peach) that has been pitted and halved.  Serve with ¼ cup of vanilla ice cream.  Drizzle with honey, if desired.  This is what I call, “Nectar of the Gods”.  Woman’s World, 2015    Another recipe I also callContinue reading “A yummy healthy fruit desert, even kids will eat!”

This is a recipe where I was introduced to “pea protein”.  Take 1 cup diced fresh papaya, 1 cup fresh or frozen sliced peaches (much better with fresh peaches), ½ cups orange juice, and 2 Tabs. Pea protein.   In a blender, puree all ingredients.  Sweeten to taste with honey. Pea Protein can be purchasedContinue reading “Peach-Papaya Paradise smoothie”

Soon we will be in apple season. When we go shopping, we will see bins of apples with names we never heard of before. Which ones should we choose to make a pie, or use for an apple cake?  Those are the questions! To make the process of selection a little easier, here is aContinue reading “Pick an apple!”

This drink is so easy to make and so good for you. Just pour 1 cup brewed green tea over a glass of ice.  Add a tiny bit of liquid Stevia, a little freshly squeezed lemon (must be freshly squeezed lemon), and garnish with a mint spring.  Each serving is only 14 calories, plus itContinue reading “Green Tea Lemonade, the skinny drink”

Mindfulness is having its “moment”, and here’s one more reason to give it a shot:  Menopause symptoms (such as anxiety, hot flashes, and sleep problems) reported by women who practiced mindfulness, were calmer according to a new study.  Often these symptoms can trigger a fight-or-flight response, that causes things like rapid breathing, spiking of bloodContinue reading “A New Benefit to Being Mindful”