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What is so special about the apple that it claims it will keep a doctor away? After all, this is apple season in the Hudson Valley, a very local experience. This week I just wanted to remind you how good apples are for you as well as tell you about some of top...

As a person on the sidelines of many games particularly basketball, I have seen many players have to come to a halt because of the muscle cramp they are experiencing. Have you ever experienced one of these cramps in the middle of the night? They can be extremely...

 We have all heard of the thyroid, but many of us may not know exactly what it does. The thyroid is a small organ located in the front part of the neck. Although, it is small it is a major gland that affects nearly every organ in the body. It’s part of the...

 I am always looking to protect my skin with sunscreen or moisturizers containing sunscreen, even in the winter. Being fair skinned and blue eyes I am a target for sunspots and skin cancers of all types. My mother had skin cancer in her later years and always...

Supermarkets, as many of you know are not my favorite place.  However, when I am in the markets I tend to be rather friendly and start conversations with the people closest to me. I sometimes cannot believe the price of cauliflower. Really, sometimes it’s as high...

Did you know July is Blueberry month? This is the month when we should truly pay tribute to the little berry that “packs a punch”. Since it is in season it can be picked today and on your plate tomorrow.   Like most produce, the quicker it gets to your plate...

As the forth of July comes upon us, we find our grills have been warmed up for the summer season for the past few weeks. One of the great things about grilling is its a quick cooking method allowing you to get dinner or lunch on the table fast, and who doesn’t like...

When was the last time you walked into the Dairy aisle of the supermarket and counted the number of different types of yogurt? The number has certainly increased within the last few years. The choices are overwhelming, with no fat, low fat, 2 %, light and some...

I can remember being fascinated with my mother’s idea of a spice rack as a child. It wasn’t exactly a rack that was hanging up by the oven, but rather an old cookie tin with lots of little jars. Some even had home made labels on them. It always looked liked she was a...

 A hand full of snack ideas to control hunger pains: Hummus with carrots Low fat cottage with half a pear or my personal new favorite low fat cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes halved, with basil, #yum! Hard boiled egg with whole wheat toast Tuna with...