Eat for Health
Beer – an Approved Dietary Supplement?
Published May 18th, 2011
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, CNC
Over the years I have wondered at the appeal of Beer, weekends brought Olympia into the house, but it’s pale bitterness held no appeal for me. Then as an adult and the advent of microbrews and imported beers, I found some that added to the taste of the [...]
Were You Scared by Something Green?
Published May 24th, 2010
Were You Scared by Something Green?
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
I have learned over the years that my husband was not the only childhood victim of scary green things.
Whenever I do a public presentation, invariably the topic of green foods and their appeal comes up. I have learned over [...]Coffee black if you please
Published May 19th, 2010
Coffee black if you please
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, BCIH, CNC, CNW, CNH
Coffee is the second largest commodity traded next to oil. Coffee comes from an evergreen tree that produces red cherries or beans. The most coffee consumed comes from Arabica or Robusta varieties of beans. Arabica beans count for seventy percent [...]
New Years Eve Peppermint Brownies
Published December 14th, 2009
New Years Eve Peppermint Brownies
More Goodies from Heather’s Tummy Care
New Year’s Eve Peppermint Brownies
Are you looking for a little splurge to ring in the New Year? Sweet treats are often problematic for IBS, but these brownies are digestion-friendly and spectacularly delicious! They’re low fat, dairy free, and have a good soluble fiber [...]
Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Herbed Cucumbers
Published December 14th, 2009
Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Herbed Cucumbers
Smoked fish of any kind is a great safe substitute for sandwich lunch meats and cheeses, but there’s something particularly decadent about smoked salmon.
Pumpernickel bread is one of the most tolerable whole grains for IBS (if you’re very touchy, substitute French or sourdough), and the soluble fiber from [...]
Anti-Oxidants ~ a rainbow for health
Published November 11th, 2009
Anti-Oxidants ~ a rainbow for health
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW, CNH 2009©
They come in a rainbow of colors; purple, red, orange, yellow and green, they are the anti-oxidant rich foods that keep us healthy. Studies over the last 30 years has shown that this group of nutrients can protect against cancers, [...]