tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91447802009-07-03T14:20:50.435-04:00Professional health writers Chet and Josh Day share tips, recipes, thoughts, and commentary that'll help you start taking responsibility for your own health. Featuring natural health tips, healthy recipes, and a whole lot more.Chet Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695679724485771502noreply@blogger.comBlogger297125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9144780.post-65805546402170297352009-07-03T14:14:00.002-04:002009-07-03T14:20:50.445-04:00

Today I'm going to share a recipe for some healthy cookies made with quinoa, a little-known grain that's healthier than wheat... by a long shot.Coconut Raisin Quinoa Cookies2 cups quinoa flakes (like oatmeal), found in health food stores1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut1/2 cup raisins4 Tbs unsalted butter, softened2 eggs3 Tbs water2 Tbs vanilla flavoring1/4 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice1

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I have this strange -- some would say -- habit of collecting coleslaw recipes, especially healthy ones that are a bit out of the ordinary in terms of palate pleasing.Well, today, I'd like to share a healthy coleslaw recipe for all you garlic lovers out there.It's called...Fred T's Garlic Coleslaw1 small head cabbage2 cloves fresh garlic1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream1/4 cup rice vinegar1/2 tsp

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Hey, a short entry today to plug my relatively new website where I'm blogging on a regular basis about getting older and all the trappings that come with it.I named the site cleverly...AgingBoomersBlog.comOkay, so that's not so clever. But it was an available domain name that more-or-less reflected what it was going to be about.Anyway, if you're an aging boomer, surf on over and bookmark my new

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At age 61, I haven't had a pregnant wife in many, many years, I'm happy to report, so I haven't had to deal with any morning sickness, either.With that said, during my one and only wife's pregnancies with our two boys, we were fortunate because she had very limited nausea both times.From corresponding with a lot of people over the years, however, I know that our experience wasn't the norm and

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If you're like most people, you've been misinformed about eggs and cholesterol for years and years.Let me put this frankly... I believe chicken eggs may well be nature's most perfect animal food.In today's blog entry, I'll point you to some interesting findings about the much-maligned egg.Interestingly enough, mainstream medical authorities as well as many natural health gurus seem to be terribly

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It's Sunday in North Carolina as I write these words.It's hot, it's humid, and summer has arrived here on the Piedmont.Summer, of course, is always a good time for healthy recipes, so today I'm going to share with you one of my favorites for...Awesome Apricot Squares1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots2 cups water1/4 cup raw honey1 1/2 cups oat flakes1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/2 cup chopped

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Lately, I've been doing a lot of thinking about nuts and how they can be utilized in healthy recipes.Nuts, you see, are an excellent source of good protein, though you have to be careful not to eat too many if you're on a diet because they're also fattening.And that's a problem.I mean, seriously, I can't eat three cashews and then close the bag and put them back in the pantry.Can you?Many recipes

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Today to learn how to be happy, we're turning to Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, visual artist, playwright, novelist, educationist, social reformer, nationalist, business-manager and composer who tells us:You can't cross the sea merely bystanding and staring at the water.Now, that's a good one, isn't it?You know, in life, you won't find happiness or peace of mind by standing around feeling

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Today I'd like to share three natural sunburn remedies.First, we have an old standby... apple cider vinegar.To use this method, load up a spray bottle with unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (never use white vinegar) and keep it handy during the sunny months.When your or someone in your family catches too many rays, spray apple cider vinegar on the hot, red skin, and leave it on until it dries.

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Here's an ingrown toenail tip from a reader of one of our free newsletters:My spouse used to get ingrown toenails. We avoided a doctor visit on the most recent one by having him soak his foot in hot water, then put a lot of tea tree oil on it and bandaged it. Within 3 days the skin and nail had softened enough to allow the nail to come out, and the tea tree prevented infection. -MKJWe have

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by Chet DayI first published this fantastic recipe for healthy breakfast cookies from Vicki F. many years ago in my free Amazing Cookies newsletter.I made a slight modification and replaced the 1/3 cup olive oil she uses with 1/3 cup coconut oil since my taste buds prefer coconut to olive.If everyone in your family is in such a hurry most morning that breakfast is getting skipped, try these

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by Chet DayI'm going to share several quick hand washing tips you should keep in mind because following them will help you avoid getting sick, in weather fair or fowl.There tips from directly from an interesting new article on hand washing by Josh Day.Wash your hands quick but thoroughly. Forget the antibacterial soap that makes crazy claims -- simple bar soap and hot water will do just fine.Wash

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by Chet DayThis'll be short and to the point.Because of the current scare going on related to the Mexican Swine Flu outbreak, I spent a good part of this past weekend updating the description and PDF of my popular collection of 37 natural cold and flu remedies.If you're concerned about the potential of this new swine flu turning into the long-predicted flu pandemic, you'll want to have access to

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by Josh DayFor a week I've had a massive, painful cold sore above my right canine.Interestingly enough, a reader wrote in with this tip:"Yes, I discovered lysine about 25 years ago. I had a terrible attack and was in pain for 8 months. I could not swallow food. The doctor said there was nothing he could do. After all these years I do not get attacks. If a feel a little sensation I will take

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by Chet DayI was rummaging through archives of old Health & Beyond Weekly newsletters recently and ran into some nice little tips I'm going to share in coming entries here in the Natural Health Circus blog.Today we have a simple tip for helping acne problems from Suzanne M:Although I personally have never had an acne problem, I have nephews who were constantly "zitting out."I recommended that

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by Chet DayThis beautiful Saturday I'd like to share a wonderful recipe for salsa that I received several years ago from Priss Lindsey, a reader of my free vegetarian recipes newsletter.When she emailed me the recipe, Priss wrote, "Chet, after 40 years of perfecting salsa, this is the best!"Whoa, that's high praise indeed.If you like salsa, you're going to love today's recipe...New Mexico

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by Chet DayI have a great memory improvement tip this morning for those of you who, like me, are starting to wander into their golden years with less than a stellar recollection system.Here's the story...The other night my wife and I were having a little pillow talk about the past, recalling people we'd known and enjoyed during our more than 35 years together.I started talking about one of the

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by Josh DayAccording to a recent study, a bacon sandwich may actually help "cure" a hangover.Elin Roberts, of Newcastle University's Centre for Life said: "Food doesn't soak up the alcohol but it does increase your metabolism helping you deal with the after-effects of over indulgence. So food will often help you feel better. "Bread is high in carbohydrates and bacon is full of protein,

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by Josh DayToday I'd like to share my homemade vanilla recipe.1 pint of quality vodka6-8 vanilla bean stalksRemove 1 or 2 shots of vodka. Slice open each vanilla stalk lengthwise, exposing beans. Put stalks in vodka. Seal and let sit in a dark, dry place for two months.And here's another vanilla recipe sent in by a reader:"Hi, Chet. I've been making my own vanilla for more than ten years. I

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by Josh DayI've been making red beans and rice for five years now. But I never felt I'd gotten it right until now. There was always something missing, a flavor not right. As it turns out, I needed to remove one key ingredient -- actually, a couple ingredients -- and include a new flavor.This recipe started out as an Emeril recipe. I've modified it a lot over the years, attempting to recreate the

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Here's a simple and tasty recipe for...Vegetarian Ziti1 box ziti or small shell pasta, cooked and drained1 jar marinara sauce1 small can black olives, drained1 small onion, diced1 green pepper, dicedSeveral white mushrooms, diced1 Tbs olive oilShredded Mozzerella cheese to tasteHeat olive oil in skillet. Add pepper and onion. When onion becomes translucent, add olives and mushrooms. Mix marinara

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You don't have to sacrifice fun restaurant trips because you're on a diet or you're leading a healthier lifestyle by eliminating processed foods. Aside from fast food chains, restaurants often employ fresh and healthy ingredients in their cooking, and when you add a little compromise and moderation, there's no reason you can't enjoy eating out.Here are some tips to help you maintain your healthy

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Everybody likes soft skin, except maybe for Godzilla and some of his amphibian kin, so I thought today I'd share with you a little home-made recipe for a milk bath concoction that sounded pretty cool.I found this recipe in an old health magazine we had laying around here at CasaDay.Enjoy...Skin-Softening Milk BathCasey Kellar, author of Natural Beauty and Bath Book (Lark Books, 1997), says the

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Yep, you read that title correctly; fried rice can be a healthy food choice.It's all in the way it's prepared and what you add to the rice.I've been trying to make quality fried rice for years. I always seem to fall short with my endeavors, sometimes close to the culinary bar I've set for myself in my head, sometimes far from it.Yesterday evening I attempted my first batch of Thai basil and

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It's a rainy Sunday afternoon here in rural North Carolina as I write these words, and I thought I'd take a few minutes before knocking off for the day to share one of my favorite snack recipes.If you like apples and/or oatmeal cookies, you're going to jump on this recipe like white on rice!Awesome Apple-Nut Bars1 1/2 cup quick rolled oats3/4 cup dates, chopped1 tsp grated orange peel1/2 tsp

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