by Don Collins | Dec 23, 2021 | Straight Talk
Most of us probably understand that protein is an essential building block for muscles, tendons, organs, and skin, as well as enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and various molecules that serve many important functions in our bodies. Yup! Protein is important. And...
by Don Collins | Dec 21, 2021 | Straight Talk
The western world has been obsessed with fat-free and low fat diets for decades, yet 2/3 of us are overweight or obese. So what should we know about fat in our diet? Why do we refer to fats in the plural? Are some better than others? An article from The Cleveland...
by Don Collins | Nov 16, 2021 | Subscription
Meatloaf with Quinoa Polenta It’s November and cooler weather calls out for old-fashioned comfort food. Well, for cryin’ out loud it’s Sunday and you may have a bit more time to prepare a special dinner. Prepare a “Comfort Food” dinner today!...
by Don Collins | Nov 16, 2021 | Subscription
Butternut Squash Soup Butternut squashes are still available in the stores and markets. You’ve made this soup before. It snuggles up nicely with a cool November evening. You can also use a mix of squashes; acorn, delicata, pumpkin, etc. The soup presents a blend of...
by Don Collins | Nov 15, 2021 | Sample Recipes, tofu dishes
Hot ‘n’ Sour Kale Stir-Fry This kale dish is based on a favorite Hot n’ Sour Soup from a Seattle restaurant. Tonight we skip the soup part and add more vegetables…in this case, kale. This cozy, comfort-food version of stir-fry combines hot, savory,...
