Welcome to The Health Wish!
Welcome! I am so glad to finally be here. I have been feeling for months the need to share all that I have learned and all that I am still learning about health and nutrition as I fight my way
Welcome to The Health Wish!
Welcome! I am so glad to finally be here. I have been feeling for months the need to share all that I have learned and all that I am still learning about health and nutrition as I fight my way
Week Thirteen – Let’s Review!
In celebration of getting the baby steps for the first quarter of the year of 52 Week of Health done, I thought we should take a moment and review these first very important steps. How are you doing? If you
Week Thirteen – Let’s Review!
In celebration of getting the baby steps for the first quarter of the year of 52 Week of Health done, I thought we should take a moment and review these first very important steps. How are you doing? If you
Week 12 – Shop the perimeter of the grocery store
As I have become more and more concerned with the nutritional content of what I prepare for us to eat I have learned to cook almost everything from scratch. There are very few aisles in the grocery store I venture
Week 12 – Shop the perimeter of the grocery store
As I have become more and more concerned with the nutritional content of what I prepare for us to eat I have learned to cook almost everything from scratch. There are very few aisles in the grocery store I venture
Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sauce
I love salmon! Packed with omega-3 fatty acids along with other nutrients like calcitonin, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and many more, eating salmon is one of the best things I can do for my health. By adding flax meal,
Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sauce
I love salmon! Packed with omega-3 fatty acids along with other nutrients like calcitonin, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and many more, eating salmon is one of the best things I can do for my health. By adding flax meal,
Salmon Slaw with Parmesan Herb Dressing
Here is a great lunch salad that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and cruciferous vegetables. Make up a batch and you will have lunch for a few days ready and waiting in your refrigerator. Don’t have any salmon? Try
Salmon Slaw with Parmesan Herb Dressing
Here is a great lunch salad that is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and cruciferous vegetables. Make up a batch and you will have lunch for a few days ready and waiting in your refrigerator. Don’t have any salmon? Try
Week Eleven – Don’t Go It Alone; Spread the Health
You know, don’t you, that it’s not only about you? You can’t (and shouldn’t) be the lone ranger in your family making two meals every night (or worse: three times each day), one for you and one for the rest
Week Eleven – Don’t Go It Alone; Spread the Health
You know, don’t you, that it’s not only about you? You can’t (and shouldn’t) be the lone ranger in your family making two meals every night (or worse: three times each day), one for you and one for the rest
Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There are two groups of essential omega-3 fatty acids.For more information on these groups go to Omega-3 Fatty Acids. One essential omega-3 fatty acid, ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is plant-based and can be found in significant amounts in flaxseed, flaxseed oil,
Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There are two groups of essential omega-3 fatty acids.For more information on these groups go to Omega-3 Fatty Acids. One essential omega-3 fatty acid, ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is plant-based and can be found in significant amounts in flaxseed, flaxseed oil,
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There are three essential omega-3 fatty acids which have been identified as important to our health. These fatty acids are: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). ALA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is synthesized in
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There are three essential omega-3 fatty acids which have been identified as important to our health. These fatty acids are: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). ALA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is synthesized in
What are Fatty Acids?
Fatty acids are hydrocarbons (chains of carbon and hydrogen) that are the building blocks of what we call fats. There are many kinds of fatty acids that are categorized into the following groups: saturated, mono-unsaturated, and polyunsaturated. I could get
What are Fatty Acids?
Fatty acids are hydrocarbons (chains of carbon and hydrogen) that are the building blocks of what we call fats. There are many kinds of fatty acids that are categorized into the following groups: saturated, mono-unsaturated, and polyunsaturated. I could get
Week Ten – Eat More Fish!
This week I made a commitment to eat more wild-caught fish and seafood with the majority of it being fatty fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Living on the coast of Maine, surrounded by fishermen and lobstermen, we
Week Ten – Eat More Fish!
This week I made a commitment to eat more wild-caught fish and seafood with the majority of it being fatty fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Living on the coast of Maine, surrounded by fishermen and lobstermen, we
Dinner Date
Going out to dinner with my husband used to be a no holds barred opportunity for gluttony. Now I didn’t think of it like that at the time; I just considered it a time to forget about the “diet” and
Dinner Date
Going out to dinner with my husband used to be a no holds barred opportunity for gluttony. Now I didn’t think of it like that at the time; I just considered it a time to forget about the “diet” and
Fresh Air and Sunshine!
Spring is coming early to Maine and, instead of walking on the treadmill, my husband and I headed out to get some fresh air and exercise while doing some geocaching. Geocaching is a great way to get a good workout
Fresh Air and Sunshine!
Spring is coming early to Maine and, instead of walking on the treadmill, my husband and I headed out to get some fresh air and exercise while doing some geocaching. Geocaching is a great way to get a good workout
Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad
This is a quick post to tell you about the salad I had last night and again today for lunch (with a twist). I found this recipe on a blog called “eat life whole” and in keeping with the most
Roasted Cauliflower and Arugula Salad
This is a quick post to tell you about the salad I had last night and again today for lunch (with a twist). I found this recipe on a blog called “eat life whole” and in keeping with the most
Week Nine – A Salad a Day!
Two months ago I introduced 52 Weeks of Health with Week One – Power up with Powerful Vegetables. How are you doing with that one? Are you able to work leafy greens into your daily meal plan? Well, this week’s
Week Nine – A Salad a Day!
Two months ago I introduced 52 Weeks of Health with Week One – Power up with Powerful Vegetables. How are you doing with that one? Are you able to work leafy greens into your daily meal plan? Well, this week’s
Week Eight – Chew, Chew, Chew Your Food!
This is part 8 in the series 52 Weeks of Health. If you are just joining us you may want to start at the beginning. A year or more ago I made a significant discovery that impacted my health. I
Week Eight – Chew, Chew, Chew Your Food!
This is part 8 in the series 52 Weeks of Health. If you are just joining us you may want to start at the beginning. A year or more ago I made a significant discovery that impacted my health. I
Cardio Workouts in 20 Minutes or Less
Here are 10 ideas for getting a good cardio workout in 20 minutes or less. If you do one of these every day I guarantee you will notice a difference in your health. Twice a day and there will be
Cardio Workouts in 20 Minutes or Less
Here are 10 ideas for getting a good cardio workout in 20 minutes or less. If you do one of these every day I guarantee you will notice a difference in your health. Twice a day and there will be
Week Seven – Let’s Get Moving!
The next step in our 52 Weeks of Health is a literal step – or rather a number of literal steps. If you are going to feel strong and healthy you must move in a way that challenges your body
Week Seven – Let’s Get Moving!
The next step in our 52 Weeks of Health is a literal step – or rather a number of literal steps. If you are going to feel strong and healthy you must move in a way that challenges your body
