Diabetes is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Currently, it is at number seven. This is not news, but …
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I’m Grateful for My Food
Dear God: I’m truly sorry, Father, that my “bless the food” prayers so often get into a rut. Not just the same words, but probably …
Read More »Fruits and Vegetables
What if there was a pill that could reduce our risk of chronic diseases with no side effects? What if it would help keep our …
Read More »Allergies on the Rise
Lately, it seems that there are more conversations about food allergies. In my own household, we have a milk and related product allergies, and wheat …
Read More »Why Do We Eat?
Have you ever asked the question, “Why do we eat food?” Perhaps a response may come without hesitation,”To help us live.” Some others may say …
Read More »Fat and Frustrated
Dear God: I’m fat and I’m frustrated — but I guess not quite enough to do anything about it. I cringe every time I hear …
Read More »Beware the Nutrition Nazis
During a retreat time together, a group of my women friends started discussing nutrition. We had been dividing meal preparation for a few days and …
Read More »The Battle With Appetite
Appetite. It is such a big battle to get it under control. We almost live by the idea, “I see food; therefore I eat.” Between …
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