Monthly Archives: March 2009

Bran Flakes – a Joke

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Joy

The couple were 85 years old and had been married for sixty years.  Though they were far from rich, they managed to get by because they watched their pennies. Though not young, they were both in very good health, largely … Continue reading →

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Quick snacks

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Joy

Oat cake (NOT rice, they can raise your blood sugar too fast) Stick of celery or carrot A few sunflower seeds Five almonds, Brazils or walnuts (NOT peanuts) Piece of fruit – different each time – Sharon fruit, mangoes, kiwi, … Continue reading →

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Meal Ideas – Breakfast

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Joy

Many people are keen to improve their diet, but short on ideas of what to have for their meals. Over the next few posts, I’ll be sharing a few meal ideas, and hope you’ll comment with some of your own … Continue reading →

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Digestive Problems? Review of Great Taste No Pain

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Joy

It’s all very well talking about healthy eating, but if you think your diet is already healthy yet you still have digestive problems and gastritis, you have nothing to lose and plenty to learn from checking what the “Great Taste … Continue reading →

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Dig Out Your Old Recipe Books

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Joy

If you’re anything like me, you’ve marveled at the size of portions in (some) restaurants these days. Eating out when younger I would regularly enjoy a three course meal, without feeling bloated. Now – two courses and I’m begging for … Continue reading →

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Healthy Eating on a Budget

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Joy

People sometimes worry that “healthy eating” is expensive. This need not be the case. Here are some quick tips to help you and your family eat well on a budget: Eat fresh food – and be sure to eat it … Continue reading →

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