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The Problem With Potatoes

May 12, 2023 |

Have you been told that potatoes are unhealthy and cause weight gain?  Do you love potatoes but feel guilty eating them?  Read on.  This article may change your whole attitude to this wholesome and scrumptious vegetable. In December 2022 the results of a study from the Louisiana State University’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center were published…

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Enjoying the Goodness of Cocoa Powder

May 7, 2023 |

If you have read my article on chocolate and cocoa beans you may be interested to try out this recipe. It makes up a tempting panful of brownies with a deceptively rich texture and the wonderful aroma and flavour of dark chocolate. I’ve included a recipe for frosting for that extra-special occasion. Note:  I never…

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A Quick and Savoury Indian Soup

April 14, 2023 |

Soups are a very versatile food choice.  They are often used as an appetizer or for a hearty lunch with the addition of a crunchy bread product.  We like to use soup as the star of our main meal for the day and this one, with its delicious and healthy variety of Indian spices, its…

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Should You Be Concerned About Collagen?

March 31, 2023 |

Over the last few years you might have noticed lots of discussion about collagen in the news and on the internet along with many offers of collagen-containing products available to help you cover your collagen needs. Is it a good idea to take a collagen supplement?  Let’s take a close-up look at this important component…

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Eating Red Meat Increases the Risk of Heart Disease

March 17, 2023 |

It has been known for many years that atherosclerosis, the process of plaque build-up inside blood vessels, leads to coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease (aka atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or ASCVD).  Additionally, studies have shown a connection between higher blood levels of a substance known as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and increased risk of…

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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.