The Basics

THE BASICS: The Problem With Depending Only On a Pill To Combat Diabetes

October 21, 2022 |

As we age, our bodies begin to show evidence of the ravages of time.  Faced with symptoms like increasing blood pressure or rising blood sugar, a person can start to feel overwhelmed and to dread the next blow to their health.   Many people begin to amass a collection of medications, one to decrease their cholesterol,…

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THE BASICS: What is the Problem With Added Oils?

September 9, 2022 |

The use of oils in or on our food has become very confusing.  First we are told to cut down on oils and fats to keep us healthy and prevent weight gain.  More recently headlines declare that fats and oils are in fact good for us and we should eat all we want of them. …

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THE BASICS: What Does Eating Plants Do For Your Blood Vessels?

August 26, 2022 |

“Some people think the plant-based, whole foods diet is extreme.  Half a million people a year will have their chests opened up and a vein taken from their leg and sewn onto their coronary artery.  Some people would call that extreme.” Caldwell Esselstyn MD   A delicate balance…. Plant-based diets have many beneficial effects on…

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THE BASICS – The 5:1 Rule and the Hierarchy of Whole Grains

April 22, 2022 |

Today I offer you a couple of helpful guidelines for whole grains developed by two experts in plant-based living.  Michael Greger MD is a wonderful source of information on healthy lifestyles.  He runs a website called nutritionfacts.org where you can find short entertaining and educational videos covering a vast range of topics of interest to…

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THE BASICS – Stocking Up Your Pantry

April 8, 2022 |

Although it may seem overwhelming, preparing your kitchen for plant-based eating is easier than you might think.  As an added bonus, you just might find yourself saving money on your weekly food bill.  Staple foods such as beans (dried or canned), potatoes (white or sweet), squash and bags of brown rice have a low dollar…

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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.