Ask Chef Phyllis I have this problem every year so I decided to call the turkey hotline for answers. They were helpful with the cooking of the bird, but with the leftovers not so much. I like leftover turkey with dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on a sandwich. Most often, I slice the turkey […]
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Nov
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Despite this difficult year with the disruptive coronavirus and the suspense of the nation, we are nevertheless headed toward our most special and beloved holidays: Thanksgiving, followed by Hannukah and Christmas, and then New Year’s Day. The sadness and shock we’ve all experienced this year is not quite over, yet Father Time turns our attention […]
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Nov
Nov
Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Nov
Nov
Even the most avid self-healther can lose their way every once in a while. It begins innocently enough. Something comes along to throw you off your daily routine, and all of a sudden it’s been a month since you’ve made a weekly meal plan or found the motivation to exercise. But then one day you […]
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Nov
Nov
The coronavirus outbreak caught us all off guard. No one was prepared for what 2020 had in store for us, including how it’s affected not only our work but also our lifestyle and diet. With the lockdowns happening all over the world, poverty and malnutrition are simultaneously on the rise. I decided I would use […]
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Nov
Nov
As we keep trending toward healthy eating, organic fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly popular. However, while most of us recognize the benefits of superior nutrition, fewer of us actually make the commitment of incorporating organic food into our diets, even though it would make a big difference in our personal health and the health […]
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Nov
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Osteoporosis is a condition where bones, especially the spine, hips and wrists, become weak and brittle. Osteopenia marks the first stage of bone density loss, when they begin losing “mass” (or thickness) and break down. This condition results when resorption of bone becomes greater than the production (new creation) of bone. Osteoporosis is more common […]
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Nov
Nov
The link between food and mood is the cause of some debate. Is it an artificial link? A purely psychological one? Or is there a chemical component to it? Though these are difficult questions to answer in depth, few would dispute the notion that there is some link between food and mood. In his article […]
Tips from the Traditional Cook
How Minerals Can Change Your Mood:
Targeted Nutrition for Your Broody Brain
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Nov
Nov
How many of us think that moodiness is simply part of our personality? It seems that we are reared with this myth, unfortunately blaming it on poor Aunt Jane or another of our family members who were also moody. Sound familiar? Allow me to set the record straight and dismiss the notion that moodiness is […]
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Nov
Nov
Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Oct
Starting a new family is one of the most amazing and exciting experiences of a lifetime. But if you’re already a pet parent, there are a few things you can do to prepare both you and your four-legged “baby” for this new transition. Keep in mind that though this is a thrilling time for you, […]
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Oct
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Shape Your Face, available as part of SRP’s e-learning series, is a natural, noninvasive facial exercise program I created to improve the muscles of the face, neck and jawline. I also created a free pdf manual with step-by-step instructions for each exercise to guide you through the videos. Now, after hearing from users of the […]
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Oct
Oct
Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Oct
Oct
I never could have guessed that one day I’d be writing a post while taking refuge from a wildfire at a friend’s home during a mandatory evacuation. Life has a mind of its own, it seems. But on second thought, I have made—with and without fate interfering—many of my own choices. I chose to reside […]
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Oct
Oct
As October is the start of cold weather for a good portion of the country, I’ve been getting requests from readers asking how to avoid that annoying winter cold. (And in this particular year, I’ve also been getting questions on how to avoid the dreaded coronavirus!) For starters, I recommend that you make every possible […]
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Oct
Oct
Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.
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Oct
Oct
Young people today are presented with a range of challenges outside the classroom. Even though life presents unique obstacles to each generation—and always has—students today are confronting an entirely new set of challenges, including social media overload and cyberbullying. As a result, rates of anxiety and depression are rising among students all over the world. How can […]
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Oct
Oct
I write about nutrition and cook with many different foods. Sometimes, food still brings about new and beautiful discoveries. I researched microgreens for my latest cooking ventures, and I was totally stunned to learn not only about their nutritional value but also the many ways you can use them. I stuffed these tiny, wondrous shoots […]
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Sep
At lunch the other day, one of my friends said she’d heard that dogs have ten times better eyesight and 100 percent better hearing then we humans. I had to chuckle to myself. Though the senses of our canine and feline companions are amazing when compared to our own, there are still quite a few […]
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Sep
Enjoy the latest installment of Dr. Lowell Keppel’s “Good to Know” series for practitioners.