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Are weight loss drugs for you?

Are weight loss drugs for you?

The Next Big Thing in weight loss drugs — Ozempic — is all over the main stream media. Originally intended for Type 2 diabetics, it’s now prescribed for garden-variety weight loss. It works by changing hormones and stifling interest in eating. Basically it puts the 

Too much cheese: not a terrible problem

Too much cheese: not a terrible problem

There’s a whole lot of cheese in my house at the moment. On one grocery trip, I bought 4 different varieties: Jack, Cheddar, Mozzarella and Colby. I had plans for all of them. Meanwhile a household member visited a cheese maker’s shop in a certain 

Street Corn Variation

Street Corn Variation

Bored with fresh corn on the cob? Not me. But variety is the spice of life, and that applies to corn, too. One traditional way to spice up fresh corn is Mexican Street Corn. I like to create vegetarian menus that include different protein sources. 

My 5 Rules for Buying Olive Oil

My 5 Rules for Buying Olive Oil

When I shop for olive oil, I spend a lot of time making a choice. Price is an issue. Extra virgin is a must. But I’m also interested in where the olive oil came from. Is it single origin oil? Or a mix from random 

Watermelon for hydration variety

Watermelon for hydration variety

Hot weather got you down? Get some watermelon! I know this sounds like a simplistic solution to the potential ill effects of heat. Hot weather calls for extra attention to hydration, but drinking more water all day can get boring. High water foods like melon 

The connection between AMD and Nutrition

The connection between AMD and Nutrition

When the conversation around me turns to health problems linked to nutrition, I have to resist the urge to chime in with advice. Instead, I write a blog post. A recent conversation was about Age Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD. This is a common problem