First time on a Radio Show
Here is the link to a podcast; I was honored to be a guest on the Rural Routes Radio Show. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/trent69050/episodes/2017-03-16T05_47_55-07_00
How did I get fat? How did I get diabetes? How did I get so unhealthy?
My daddy used to love my mama’s peas and cornbread, but watching him eat them was quite fun. Mama usually prepared his plate and took it to his recliner, where he ate on a TV tray while watching the news. Inevitably, he would finish off his cornbread first and still have peas on his plate. […]
Biblical Thoughts on Eating
From today’s First Five Bible study: “A life without leadership can cause us to worship something or someone other than God. We were created with a desire to worship, and it was God’s plan for us to worship Him. The Danites stole Micah’s idols and carried them to the new land.” Reading through today’s study […]
25 Top Tips to Eat Healthy & Honor God with Our Lifestyle (Part 2 of 2)
Now that we know God has a better plan for our health, how do we find it? What do we do now? How do we get healthier? 1. Start wherever you are. Making small changes over several weeks can add up to MAJOR health benefits. Some people can go “cold turkey,” cutting out all grains […]
Does God care if I’m overweight or unhealthy? (Part 1 of 2)
Many years ago, I took part in a Bible study that focused on losing weight using several different techniques that did help me become thinner. One of the weekly studies focused on a Bible verse from Proverbs 23:When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife […]
What’s all the hub-bub about low carb?
Over the past 50 years, nutrition advice has been a bit fluid with regards to a variety of nutrients or macronutrients. In the most recent 5-10 years, a few grass-roots experts have come forward with even more changes they recommend for our eating health. Some physicians and authors are encouraging complete grain-free nutrition, while others […]
Is that little red heart a good thing?
Is your breakfast heart-healthy? According to whom? Check your box of cereal or your container of yogurt. Do you see one of those little red hearts on the front label? Just what does it mean? And who says so? Some years ago, the food industry and the American Heart Association (AHA) came together to allegedly […]
Nurses as N=1? Let’s Do This!
As nurses, we are trained in critical thinking processes and much of our classroom and clinical experience is designed to facilitate the practical application of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and actions and consequences. We are taught to use these skills as we deliver care to our patients. We are encouraged to utilize these reasoning skills […]
Time for a Change!
In 2015, the US Dietary Advisory Council withdrew its long-standing recommendation for a low cholesterol diet for Americans. This change is a huge step for dietary guidelines; for the past 50+ years, medical and dietary experts have issued recommendations and guidelines that encouraged low fat foods, little red meat and pork, and high intakes of […]
What is Bulletproof Coffee?
Bulletproof or fatty coffee is gaining popularity among dieters and those seeking to improve energy levels, metabolism and brain function. About 5 or 6 years ago, a visit to Tibet resulted in the development of the new recipe for coffee; Dave Asprey created the coffee with “upgraded” coffee beans with lower amounts of mycotoxins. Mycotoxins […]
