by maryopfer@gmail.com | Nov 27, 2017 | Main
The quick answer is yes! Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response and initially it can be beneficial but prolonged inflammation can lead to chronic illnesses. Those of us with chronic inflammation may need to pay attention to how we eat. Eating under the...
by Mary Opfer | Apr 20, 2016 | Main |
Have you noticed that supermarkets have increased the number of choices of oils they sell? Not only the size of the bottles but the types of oils. How do you decipher which one to use for which purpose? Grape seed, Avocado, sunflower and so on. How do you know which...
by Mary Opfer | Mar 12, 2016 | Food Near And Far, Main
Today was the second day of my trip and it’s all good. We took a food tour and learned about Roman artichokes being cooked with a traditional Jewish recipe. They are purple and the outer layers are taken off and the rest is fried in olive oil and sprinkled with...
by Mary Opfer | Feb 20, 2016 | Main |
Did you ever wonder why you choose the foods you eat? Are you aware of your choices? Which ones are your favorites? Which foods do you dislike? Your food attitude is an important factor in how you eat and what you choose to eat. There are many reasons we choose...
by Mary Opfer | Feb 1, 2016 | Food As Medicine, Main |
Hashimoto’s is when the body is essential attacking the thyroid and the damage leads to inadequate thyroid hormone. According to Dr. Wentz a thyroid expert, Hashimoto’s is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States, nearly 90 percent of cases....
by Mary Opfer | Nov 24, 2015 | Main
Holidays are sometimes thought as a “pass go” card in the game monopoly. We go to dinner or parties thinking we can eat what ever we like and all that we can. Does that describe you? Are you gobbling up to much food on Thanksgiving? Although we love celebrating...
