Cooking for Health

Across much of the United States and Canada, January 2013 has proven itself to be a frigid month, so here is a recipe that should keep you warm this winter.

It may be hard to believe, but you can make it through the holidays unscathed, happy, and hopeful. Follow this plan, and there will be no reason to start the New Year bloated, stuffed, or unhappy.

Here are 10 tips that will help you to easily and effortlessly navigate the holiday season without adding on pounds:

Tip #1: Eat Slowly and Savor the Flavor

Research shows that those who slow down while eating eat less than those who gulp and stuff.

French toast has been a culinary feature in Europe for at least 700 years, and despite the passage of time, it is still an excellent choice for any meal of the day, or just a snack, especially for seniors who live alone. I hope you find my recipe delicious!

Mix ingredients:

Campfire Stew

This recipe is extremely simple, yet very good! No campfire is necessary, but you do need a stove top!

1 lb ground beef (lean is best)
1 small or medium onion, chopped
2 cans of vegetable beef soup*

Perhaps we ate the wrong thing, too much of a good thing or simply too much? Maybe it was a stomach bug, or food poisoning? Or perhaps it’s just age… or nerves.

It’s easy to excuse uncomfortable symptoms like irregularity, cramps, bloating, nausea and heart burn and reach for an over-the-counter product. However, our health and well being relies on our ability to properly digest foods and absorb nutrients, not to mention eliminate wastes.