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10 Travel Friendly Foods to Prevent Vacation Constipation

August 23, 2018 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

It is no secret that eating the right foods can certainly help prevent vacation constipation. Here are a few of my favorite foods to keep things moving! Oatmeal Dried fruit Nut butters Nuts Hemp seeds Chia seeds Bran flakes Yogurt Kiefer Probiotic - While this might not be a food, starting a probiotic supplement a few days before traveling and continuing throughout your vacation can help keep you regular. If you missed last weeks article on "Vacation Constipation 5 Reasons Why You May Get Constipated on Vacation" read it here! … [Read more...]

Vacation Constipation 5 Reasons Why You May Get Constipated on Vacation

August 16, 2018 By Marcia Pell Leave a Comment

Vacation Constipation, I bet that title got your attention. Either you have suffered from this condition yourself, or you have heard about your fellow travelers having a lack of bathroom success on one too many occasions. The thing is, vacation constipation is real. And when it gets bad, it can hinder your holiday. In this article, I am breaking down vacation constipation. Change in Routine. Your body is accustomed to following a certain rhythm, including waking up, eating, and sleeping at certain times every day. Traveling to a new location, especially with a different time zone, … [Read more...]

Healthy Hummus Recipe

Try my favorite hummus recipe. Marlene Koch’s Healthy Hummus is easy, economical, and delicious! It doesn’t have the extra added fat found in many store bought versions. I admit, the tahini is expensive, but a jar lasts a long time. This recipe is pure goodness. Olive oil provides healthy, non-saturated fat; sesame seeds are rich […]

How to Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving and Feel Great

I love healthy Thanksgiving food and being with family and friends. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. After the meal, we always take a leisurely walk, which feels good, and then spend time relaxing and socializing. It is the perfect day. With so much of Thanksgiving focused on food, it’s good to plan ahead so you […]

Salmon, Asparagus, and Orzo with Lemon-Dill Dressing Recipe

Last night Bob and I were eating what we believe is the best salmon recipe I’ve ever made. If you like salmon, I bet you will like it too. I’ve served it to company over and over (as long as they like salmon), and always with rave reviews. Here’s what I love, (besides the flavor): […]

Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce Recipe

I wrote “good and quick” in my cook book on this Pork Tenderloin with Orange Marmalade Sauce recipe. That’s my signal to make this one again! This entire dish is made on the stovetop with just 7 ingredients. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of pork, low in saturated fat, but full of flavor with this sauce. […]

Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

For a quick and healthy dinner, try Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. It’s so beautiful you can serve it to company. Salmon is ideal for getting Omega-3 fats, and this recipe has great flavor with very little salt. This recipe is ideal for people with diabetes, overweight/obesity, heart disease, and those who want to feel satisfied […]

How to Enjoy Christmas Cookies but Not Eat Too Many

Even when you have diabetes, you can enjoy Christmas cookies. The challenge is not eating too many. Here are Tips for not eating too many cookies. I’ve been making Christmas cookies ever since I was a young teen. In the early days my sister and I would make cutouts and decorate them with Mom’s help. […]

Recipes for Healthy Eating with Diabetes