HN4U Blog
Marshmallows and Gummy Bears
Published November 11th, 2013
There are all kinds of allergies today to foods other than nuts, eggs and shellfish. As it turns out your child’s gummy vits or those marshmallows in the holiday pistachio salad may be someone’s undoing.
This last week a study headline caught my attention: “Allergic to Gummy Bears? Be Cautious Getting the Flu Shot” [...]
The Boogie Man Alzheimer’s
Published October 29th, 2013
Next to cancer, Alzheimer’s scares more Americans than any other illness.
A research team out of the University of Florida, noticed one day something odd – “They asked patients to sniff a dab of peanut butter during a routine test of cranial nerve function. Later, the team wondered if it could help them determine [...]
Best Broccoli Soup Ever
Published October 1st, 2013
My son has been told ever since he was a little boy – “you better learn to cook, because the likelihood of finding a girl to cook for you is slim.” Personally, I think everyone needs to learn to cook regardless of age or sex. Too many times I have met elderly men who eat [...]
A Thought About Beer?
Published August 27th, 2013
Labor Day weekend is here and with it some of the last big barbeques of the summer. Those who are not out bow hunting are maybe thinking about salmon fishing and the fall hunting season. What do these events have in common with the last big barbeque of the year? Well from the volume of [...]
To Heirloom or Modern. That is the Question
Published August 5th, 2013
Consumers are encountering more varieties of produce, some are labeled heirloom, others are organic, hybrids, or who knows it just came off a tree or showed up at the office varieties.
For those brave enough to try new or different, you might find those heirloom purple potatoes are richer tasting; others might enjoy the [...]
Thoughts by the Lake
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
I am very fortunate to live within walking distance of a small lake, especially when it is overly warm – ok down right hot. Almost daily I take girl dog Sadie down to dibble her toes in the water. As an Aussie the idea of [...]
Eggs’ Are They Good For You?
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
Eggs are one of those foods we have been eating forever… eggs Benedict, deviled eggs, egg salad, boiled, fried, scrambled and poached eggs; yet modern times have put the health benefits of eggs into question. Recently NPR posted a story about the color of eggs [...]
Summer, Sunburns and Salt
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
Every so often there is a media blitz on the dangers of a high salt diet, but they always seem to leave out the number one source of salt in the American diet is processed foods, diet sodas and fast food. The reports go on [...]
Weight Loss, Fat Burning Snake Oils
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J. Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
We are now in Summer, or at least that is what the calendar is telling me. With warmer weather just like plants bursting forth – come the drug store displays of weight loss and diet aids. According to a 2012 report from the federal trade [...]
Stevia is it a Healthier Choice for Diabetics
Published July 29th, 2013
by Tammera J, Karr, PhD, BCIH, BCHN, Certified Gluten Practitioner
This last week while doing research for my wellness classes, I came across an article on Truvia, a stevia product making its way onto shelves, then at class one of the folks asked “what do you think about stevia?” Well freshly armed with information on [...]