Healthy, Happy and Thriving

Avoid the Bonk

2011-08-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Richard Knox/NPR Ben Rapoport takes Erin Wyner's pulse as she runs on a treadmill to determine how many carbohydrates she should eat to run a successful marathon. Running Endurance Calculator Use Ben Rapoport's mathematical formula [http://endurancecalculator.com] to calculate your own endurance potential and how much carbo-loading you

Soy and Boys

2011-07-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a great piece by Dr. Stephen Chaney on the topic of "Soy and Boys."You've probably seen some of those web sites talking about the dangers of soy - or read newsletters based on the information in those web sites.If you believed those websites you would think that soy protein products were some sort of evil plot to undermine the health of the American public.In my past e-newsletters I've

Not All Vitamins Are The Same...

2011-01-19T08:17:00.000-08:00

Diane Petoskey, M.S.N.D. shares why she has found Shaklee nutritional supplements to be the best on the market. If you want results, the buck stops here!When you deal with vitamins, you have to understand that if you're going to get your body balanced, you've got to do it with food or food based supplements. For the last 15 years that I've been doing my research in nutrition and working

Folic Acid and Allergies

2010-12-20T06:10:00.000-08:00

I receive nutrition updates from Dr. Stephen Chaney, Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I'd like to share this one with you, as so many Americans struggle with allergies and asthma. Do you know anyone who might benefit from this information? Please feel free to share my blog.We're learning more and more about what folic acid can do every day. For

Yummy, Healthy Fall Dinner

2010-10-05T17:36:00.000-07:00

Doesn't this look so inviting and delicious? I've been SO ready for fall to arrive, and it's finally here! Yesterday just felt like a day for a colorful, flavorful fall meal.Mind you, here at the Wilson house, we really do try to eat pretty healthily. However, sometimes it's difficult to break away from the go-to grains so typical in the American diet, among other things. I occasionally prepare

Maintaining a Strong Immune System

2010-09-28T19:11:00.000-07:00

So moms~ if you're anything like me, you really hate to see your children feeling under the weather. I know I do! I am super thankful for all that my own mom taught me growing up. She helped me understand more about our miraculous bodies, how our immune systems function optimally (or not so optimally at times), and how I can keep my family's defenses up to minimize illness around the crazy Wilson

Shaklee Videos: A conversation with Roger Barnett

2010-09-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

Shaklee Videos: A conversation with Roger Barnett

Diabetes- Is it Reversible?

2010-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:00

"Pick me! Pick me!", we all begged in Mrs. Jahnke's 5th grade class. Our classmate Kelly* was diabetic. I remember her having to prick her finger to check her levels. Fifth grade! All of us classmates just thought it was cool to be the "chosen kid" to accompany Kelly to lunch early on those days that her blood glucose levels weren't good. I don't think I even considered the challenge of

A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes...

2010-08-26T16:30:00.000-07:00

When I was a little girl, my little brother & I used to spend hours and hours over in the church sanctuary (dad was a pastor; we lived in the parsonage next door) singing away into the PA system. We had no audience, except for the occasional meandering of my dad taking a break from counseling or sermon-writing, or of our dear friend Kathy, the secretary. We were free to create music, to speak,

The Quality of Shaklee,by Dr. Jamie McManus, M.D.

2010-08-25T19:09:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I came across this letter from our Chairman of Medical Affairs, Health Sciences & Education at Shaklee and wanted to share it with you. I think that you'll get a good glimpse of why Shaklee is so different, hence people getting such wonderful results with the products and the opportunity. Thanks for reading!Dear Friend, Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Shaklee. I believe

Thai Turkey Roll-Ups

2010-05-03T19:48:00.000-07:00

YUM. YUM. YUM.I have to say that these things are some of the yummiest things I've ever put in my mouth. And I like food. And I've eaten lots of different foods. Make sure you try this recipe!1/2 lb. roasted turkey breast, cut into 1/4 inch strips (or use turkey breast you roast & dice it)1 loaf soft lavosh (or tortillas if you can't find lavosh)1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste1 tsp.

Homemade Crackers

2010-04-27T11:31:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for an alternative to the often high fat, high saturated fat, high salt crackers? Here's a great option.2 c. whole wheat flour (or mixture of flours)1/2 c. sesame seeds (optional)1 tsp. salt3 Tbsp. olive oil2 Tbsp. molassasMix all ingredients together in a large bowl and then add 1/2 c. water until thoroughly combined (you may have to add a tiny bit more water with whole wheat

There's HOPE for Migraine-Sufferers!

2010-03-10T19:04:00.000-08:00

Let me start right off by saying that I have never personally experienced a migraine. I very rarely get a normal headache. However, I've known people over the years who have struggled with them and have seen how absolutely debilitating they can be! I can't imagine the frustration & pain! So- a friend of mine asked me to get together some information for one of HER struggling friends. In the

Creamy Squash & Eggplant Soup

2010-03-03T12:19:00.000-08:00

2 lb. banana squash1 small eggplant2 roma tomatoes, chopped1/3 c. red onion, chopped1 tsp. dried basil4 Tbsp. buttersalt to tastePeel & chop squash and egglplant into chunks. Place in water and boil (or steam) until soft. Meanwhile, saute tomatoes and onion in melted butter until soft/opaque. Using a slatted spoon, scoop squash and eggplant into blender. Blend until smooth. Add tomato/onion/

Memories of Being VERYYYY Pregnant....

2010-01-21T18:18:00.000-08:00

Well, I have a few pregnant friends right now who all happen to look adorably cute and not incredibly overgrown. Unlike my norm. So-- just in case you're feeling like whales, take comfort in knowing that you're really not!!! Look at this one at 38 weeks with Matthew. Oh- and he didn't come out until 41 weeks!

"Does God make us happy, Mommy?"

2009-12-08T19:07:00.001-08:00

As I was rocking Matthew the other day before laying him down for his nap, Matthew looked inquisitively up to me and asked, "Does God make us happy, Mommy?" I sat there a bit stunned for a moment, blown away that my 2 1/2 year old little boy asked such a question. The conversation that ensued was a sweet one. Replying to his question with an affirmative, I talked to him about how all of us

2009-12-08T19:03:00.000-08:00

McClain Family Thanksgiving Picture :-)

2009-11-30T16:18:00.000-08:00

Hilarious version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!

2009-10-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

Mexican Fiesta Salad

2009-10-21T12:53:00.000-07:00

I've been planning on launching this website with some profoud writing about one of my life experiences. However, I have this yumm-o recipe that we really, really love in the Wilson house. Knowing how I really appreciate recipes that come to me with great recommendations, I thought I'd share one too.Mexican Fiesta Salad...but not really Mexican....1 lb. lean ground beef, turkey, or diced chicken