I picked my teen daughter up from school and we were both hungry. She loves potatoes. And, it’s so easy to make oven baked fries. She said to use three potatoes. She’s the expert . I guess three is the magic number for two people.

It’s actually not that hard to do  if you are interested in naturally lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol down to normal in two weeks.I personally know people who have been able to do that. Dr. McDougall explains how you can avoid heart surgery and possible brain damage with diet and exercise. He has many [...]

Have you ever wondered if your food is clean or full of germs. Usually, you assume that your food is clean, cooked, washed, and safe to eat. However, even if you wash your plant foods really well, there could still be germs on it.

Many years ago, my husband learned some information about the four body types, which was a lot of fun. We figured out what type we each were and then he started really observing people and what body type everybody he knows is. He’s really good at it being able to tell, and he also noticed [...]

This is a recipe for herbal calcium-magnesium instant tea for strong bones and teeth. I think I got this recipe, which I’ve revised, from a master herbalist friend, can’t remember who; possibly Vicki Sorenson of Cedar City or Kal Sellers at bestfoodist.com. The nice thing about this recipe is that you don’t have to boil [...]

This is a recipe of fresh, spicy salsa for a sinus infection. There are fresh raw onion and garlic that are minced and good for killing anything. The cayenne pepper helps with this also. Then, all of the chopped red or green peppers, tomatoes, and lime or lemon juice for some fresh vitamin C. Try [...]

Making the best choices when eating out is not that hard once you figure out how to do it. It’s more of a challenge when you are trying to follow a plant-based diet. However, it can be done with a little exploration and research. I went with some friends one year to a seminar in [...]

Getting the right moisturizing and healing nutrition for your skin and body is something that many people are interested in. People don’t want wrinkles, dryness, painful cracks, or sunburns. Using moisturizers can be dangerous to your health. It’s good to know about some simple and effective ways to moisturize your skin that are healthy for [...]

This post is about my inspired beginnings with starting the healing diet. I wouldn’t have started teaching people in the community, if I hadn’t been guided in what to do. Back in 2003, I was really excited about the

Sprouting wheat for a nutritional powerhouse to your good health is pretty easy and just takes a little time. For another explanation of sprouting and a video of how mung beans are sprouted, click on this link. Most all seeds can be sprouted the same way initially. The live enzymes of sprouting wheat are excellent [...]

It is really difficult for teens as they make efforts in avoiding acne and having a clear complexion. It seems like it is almost impossible for some teens to get rid of the acne problem. According to this link at WebMD, diet contributes to 25% of the problem. I have had teenage daughters, who have [...]

This Fall 2011, I will be teaching two classes; Healing Diet and Bargain Beans. Please see the information below regarding the classes and other pertinent information. The recipes for these classes are not on this site, but given out in class along with many other extra recipes to help students get started in a healthy [...]

My daughter made the Most Yummy, Crispy, Tangy, Spaghetti-Vegetable Salad last night. I really enjoyed it and decided to post it. She got the recipe from a SelectHealth newsletter. We tweaked it to match our more healthy inclinations.

You can eliminate menopausal symptoms altogether by going on a high-fiber, organic, plant-based diet. It is the American diet with all of its hormone-rich dairy and animal products that is causing so much suffering in older women.

This post is about my AM/PM Yoga Experience. I’m usually not athletic and don’t exercise like I should, so I have to find simple ways to begin. I really like the A.M. and P.M. Yoga For Beginners DVD.  I have tried both videos in the set and right now, I like the AM Yoga best.