The health benefits of lemon include treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, and fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure. And Basil’s faint licorice flavor is nothing short of fabulous in this tart lemon sorbet. Serves 4, 320 calories per serving. Ingredients: 8 lemons, peeled and sectioned […]
Archives for April 2012
Is Exercise While Fasting Safe?
Whether or not to exercise during a fast is yet another controversy. Some experts have called for complete bed rest, while others suggested taking in a game of golf. In a magazine article in the January 1976 issue of the magazine Cosmopolitan, Alan Cott recommended water-only fasting for weight loss and suggested that exercise could […]
Eating Mindfully
The breakthrough approaches in Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food, by Susan Albers, use mindfulness-based psychological practices to take charge of cravings so they can eat when they are hungry and stop when they feel full. This book helps readers change the way they approach mealtime. So […]
Peach Raspberry Smoothie
Peach Raspberry Smoothie-this simple smoothie is fruity and refreshing. It is great for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. The peach and raspberry combo is delightful. If you don’t have fresh peaches, you can use frozen peaches. This smoothie is great any time of the day-for breakfast, as a healthy snack, or even for dessert. And it […]