1. How do you know if something is really "natural"?

16. When taking any supplement, how much should I take?

2. Are additives bad for you?

17. If I use your recipes for weight loss, when I reach my goal, will I keep on losing weight?

3. What about eggs, and good fats vs. bad fats?

18. Is there a healthy appetite suppressant?

4. What's the difference between food sensitivities and allergies?

19. Is chocolate good or bad for you?

5. What are good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates?

20. I've heard that we eat a lot of "non-food" products. What does that mean?

6. What's the difference between white rice and brown rice?

21. What do you mean by "Eat All You Want"?

7. Why don't you count calories, fat, carbs, fiber etc.?

22. I'm allergic to nuts. What can I use in my recipes as substitutions?

8. If I don't tolerate wheat, can I eat oats?

23. What is whey protein?

9. Are there any diets out there that work?

24. I saw a TV show on the Food Network that said honey is 80% sugar. Is this correct?

10. In your recipes, can I make my own "substitutions"?

25. I need to gain weight. Can your recipes help someone like me?

11. What's the difference between honey and sugar?

12. Why do you use stone ground flours?

13. Why do you use Ezekiel sprouted grain bread in some recipes, when one of the ingredients is wheat?

14. I live life in the fast lane. How can I find the time in my busy schedule to cook your healthy recipes?

15. I don't want to give up soft drinks. Can I drink diet drinks?

Just because it's allowed to be added to food doesn't mean it's good for you. Some additives that are allowed are still under investigation by the FDA. Some additives, if consumed infrequently (not every day), can be handled by the body. However, many colorings, flavorings, and preservatives are not tolerated well by most people. By far, the best thing to do is to avoid most manufactured foods containing additives.

Eggs are very good for you. The controversy over eggs has been a roller coaster ride for the American public. Eggs are natural, extremely nutritious, containing protein, nutrients, iron, and good cholesterol. Our bodies need good cholesterol . Bad cholesterol is found in the saturated fat and skin of meats, in oils (except olive oil), margarines, too much butter, and solid shortenings. Too many saturated fats and trans fatty acids are harmful to us, including raising cholesterol. Read labels and you'll find some of these bad fats in manufactured products. While eating two eggs nearly every day, and avoiding the bad fats 90% of the time, my cholesterol came down to 159. The yolk in eggs also contains lecithin which breaks down fat in the body.

In my opinion, not much. It seems to me that if you're sensitive to something, you're allergic. The medical profession considers life-threatening symptoms such as breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, severe rashes or welts, nausea and vomiting as allergic symptoms. Food sensitivities can be obvious or hidden. Symptoms include: various headaches, stomach or bowel problems, feelings of weakness or fatigue, and just about any feeling of "generally feeling bad or yucky".

Simple carbohydrates have been refined and are very bad for us. In the process of refining, all the nutrients have been removed. Eating these foods actually has a negative effect on our bodies. These foods include: white sugar, white rice, breads made from white flour, and products made from these. Complex carbohydrates are the good carbs and are very good for us. They are in their natural state and are full of natural nutrition. They include: honey, real maple syrup, all fruit, some vegetables and all truly whole grain breads. Our brains are fueled by complex carbohydrates.

There is all the difference in the world. White rice has been processed and refined which strips the rice of all nutrition. It makes the cooked rice soft, fluffy, and pleasant to eat. "Enriched" white rice is a joke. The manufacturer has replaced some vitamins in the rice, but it is not the same as the original. Eating white rice has a negative effect on most bodies. Whole grain brown rice is just what it implies. It has not been refined, contains the whole grain and remains in its natural state. It contains all its nutrients and fiber. When cooked properly, it is almost as soft as white rice, and has a wonderful, mild nutty flavor. Rice has never been known to cause allergies.

We've all been programmed to believe that losing weight and regaining good health has to be done through complicated diets, which include counting everything. This is no way to live. It is very discouraging, time consuming, and emotionally draining to count calories etc., weigh foods or do all the complicated things most diets require. All that I have accomplished for myself was not done through eating by numbers. I found that foods in their natural state are used normally by the body and contain all the nutrients and fiber we need. As long as one stays away from manufactured foods, 90% of the time, and consumes natural foods, there is no need to eat by numbers. This is the way we were meant to live!

I have found, from talking to many people, that those that cannot tolerate wheat, usually have no problems with oats. I don't. Only those with Celiac Sprue disease cannot tolerate anything containing any amount of gluten, including oats.

Yes, they all work, but continue reading please. The reason they work is because whenever a major food group is eliminated from a person's diet, weight loss will occur. Of course, when you begin eating that food again, you regain the weight. Whenever calories are restricted, weight loss will occur. But when a normal caloric intake is resumed, the weight returns. This is because most of the foods used in diets are manufactured, refined, and processed. Eating foods in their natural state, as in my recipes, is the answer.

I received an e-mail from a lady who baked one of my cake recipes in a loaf pan instead of the 11 x 7 glass baking dish, the recipe called for. She was wondering why the cake didn't get done. Another person wondered why my cheese biscuits didn't taste right. She did admit she used whatever cheese she had in her refrigerator and not the cheese called for in my recipes. Yet another person wondered why a cake didn't turn out right, even though she used different combinations of some other flours she had on hand. So the answer is no, you cannot substitute anything unless the recipe states you can. My recipes are very unique and are the best when followed exactly.

That's a good question because one can't make good decisions on bad information. I've found that many people have misinformation about honey and sugar. Honey is a complex carbohydrate, the good carb. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate, the bad carb. Honey is fructose. Sugar is sucrose. Honey is in its natural state and contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids (proteins), and antioxidants. Sugar has been processed and refined, which strips the sugar cane of all nutrients. The resulting product of sugar when consumed, has many negative effects on our bodies. Honey keeps blood sugar at a good even level. Sugar causes a sudden rise in blood sugar followed by a rapid drop, which is not good for us. Diabetics can use honey. Diabetics cannot use sugar. Honey and sugar are metabolized differently by the body. Honey is natural and is used normally by the body, promotes good health and will not cause weight gain. Sugar is not natural, the body cannot use it normally, so it causes health problems and weight gain.

When honey sits around for a long time, it will crystallize. People often refer to this as "turning to sugar". However, it is still honey and will reconstitute when the bottle or jar is placed in hot water. Honey will not go bad. Honey is sweeter than sugar, so less of it is needed in recipes. Our brains are fueled by complex carbohydrates such as honey.

I use stone ground flours such as whole grain brown rice, spelt, millet, and buckwheat. Stone ground flours are ground at a low speed and retain all their natural nutrients. Flours ground at a high-speed steel mill lose their nutrients.

Ezekiel spouted grain bread contains several sprouted grains, including wheat. It's the gluten in wheat that is the major offender. The sprouting breaks down the gluten. Until further studies are done to see if there is any gluten left after sprouting, Ezekiel bread is considered low gluten. This bread is usually tolerated well by people with wheat and gluten sensitivities. I have no problems with it.

I made my one-of-a-kind recipes easy, fast, and uncomplicated. They are not only perfect for my need, but for busy people like yourself. We all have choices we can make. When it comes to the precious time of a busy person, your health must be the top priority. When you no longer have it, you'll no longer have anything else either. You must maintain your health in order to maintain your busy lifestyle. It's important to make the hard decisions and rearrange your schedule, or eliminate something so you can take care of yourself. If you don't, bad health or obesity will make these decisions for you.

You can quickly learn to shop for and prepare meals plus desserts for the week in just a short time on the weekend. After doing something two or three times, it will become second nature before you know it. Even really busy people will find the time to do something they really want to do. My question to you is, do you really want to have good health? Or will this be your epitaph?

If diet drinks really helped, America would be full of slim people. Artificial sweeteners ingested on a regular basis are not good for you and effect the nervous system. They can cause irritable feelings, make a person more prone to stress, and promote fatigue. The better option is to have a regular soft drink, perhaps once a week, look forward to it and enjoy it. The rest of the time, fill up on such drinks as natural fruit juices. Adding club soda to natural juice can be a real taste kick and refreshing. Also drink a lot of purified water as well as natural teas such as green tea or chamomile tea. Drink coffee only in moderation, such as two cups daily, or no more than four cups daily. Avoid decaffeinated or instant, as most contain chemicals used in processing.

If the condition you are taking the supplement for is minor and not serious, then you should take the dosage recommended on the label. However, if your condition is more severe, then you may double or even triple the recommended dosage. Taking up to three times more is within safe limits. If taking a larger dose, once your symptoms subside, always try reducing the dosage and see if you can maintain the same results. If not, increase the dosage again. Each body needs what it needs. Check with a knowledgeable person at a health food store for interactions.

No, you won't, and here's why. The body will right itself by setting its own limits. The body will naturally stabilize itself. Just as when my triglyceride levels were over 600 and fell to 98 in less than a year, they stabilized on their own. The body knows what to do and you can help regulate it at your desired weight by the variety and amounts of the natural foods you eat.

Yes, and it is 100% natural and safe. Eat a small handful of nuts, preferable walnuts, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal. The natural, healthy omega 3 fat in the walnuts will curb your appetite.

Chocolate containing refined sugar or syrups is very bad for you. I eat it very rarely. Chocolate is not addictive. It's the refined sugar that's addictive. Unsweetened chocolate is actually good for you. Some experts whose opinion I value, say that eating 1oz. of dark chocolate daily, can add a few years to your life. They also say that chocolate contains such good things as antioxidants. I heard one expert state that the cocoa butter in chocolate is used by our bodies much the same way as healthy olive oil is used. Never bring olive oil to a smoking temperature because then it becomes harmful. I sweeten my chocolate with honey. There are no honey addicts.

It's true that people, especially Americans, are eating large amounts of "non-food" products. Food is necessary fuel for the human body. But our bodies have to be given the food that nature intended which is from the plant and animal kingdom. We need real food that our bodies can digest and use in a normal way. Real food is in its natural state. It has not been manufactured in an unnatural way. Non-food products have been unnaturally refined, processed and manufactured while also containing a variety of artificial additives. If it's not a natural food, then it's a non-food. Our bodies react to non-food with obesity, disease, and a long list of "feeling bad symptoms". If you think a food product looks natural, and the list of ingredients is long with words you can't pronounce, then it is a non-food product.

What I don't mean is to shovel your food in and eat by truckloads.

When eating conventional foods that contain refined sugar, white flour, bad fats and additives, people with weight or health problems find that they must limit their food. They must either totally give up some much-loved favorites, limit their portions, or have only one piece or one cookie when they really wanted more.

My cookbooks are called "Eat All You Want" because with my recipes you truly can. That means reasonable portions that are normal and healthy for your body. That means you may have a reasonably filled plate with the choice of an extra portion, and have that extra piece of cake or several cookies if desired. Using my healthy, alternative ingredients means that instead of limiting food, you can eat all you really wanted to eat.

Experience finds that when one eats their fill of my natural recipes on a regular basis, in 3 meals a day plus snacks, they required less amounts to feel satisfied. Sometimes one doesn't even want that extra piece, but can always have it if desired, without putting on any weight. Yes, with my recipes you can "Eat All You Want" but you'll frequently want less, because you'll feel full, feel satisfied and best of all, feel better.

You may use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, or raisins and other dried fruit as substitutions.

Whey protein is made by distilling whey (a by-product of milk and cheese) into a high-quality powder that is fat-free, starch-free, and lactose-free. Whey has an advantage over other protein products. It enhances one of the body's natural antioxidants which helps protect from free-radical damage. Whey protein contains amino acids that boost the immune system. It is easy to digest and is absorbed quickly into the blood stream through the intestines.

Whey protein contains amino acids that may help decrease muscle soreness from exercise. There are also health benefits such as fighting infection and possibly fighting cancer. Whey protein seems to positively effect bone growth. Studies show that it may strengthen bones by increasing the level of bone proteins such as collagen. It helps in tissue repair and supporting the breakdown of muscles under stress.

Whey protein dissolves easily in water and makes a convenient, healthy, low calorie drink for people on the go, people who exercise, workout hard, or for sedentary people. There are many good whey protein products available. I use a product called "Whey To Go" found in health food stores and I find it to be superior. It is made from the milk of organic cows that are free of bovine growth hormones. I drink some at bedtime for a positive effect on weight loss. Drinking some once or twice a day also makes me feel better and soothes my digestive system. I am allergic to milk but tolerate whey very well.

Absolutely not, honey is not 80% sugar. I called and spoke with someone from the National Honey Board. She said honey is considered fructose (the same as fruit) and that it contains only 1% sucrose (which is sugar). She spoke with others at the National Honey Board, and because they do not want misinformation given about honey, they contacted the shows that gave out incorrect information.

Yes. Thin people who have difficulty in gaining weight absolutely can do so by using my recipes. Eating natural nutritious foods that help health and overweight problems, will also help under weight problems. High calorie, but empty calorie, harmful manufactured foods do not give an underweight person the nutrition they desperately need. Most thin people may be picky eaters, or have a poor appetite. Use my recipes, select some favorites, and eat as much as you can hold every 2 hours from dawn to dusk. Eat 6 to 8 times a day, even if it is only small amounts. Drink plenty of fluids on the opposite hour. Don't drink too much when you eat or you won't be able to hold much food. Do this consistently every day, and most people will gain weight. My recipes provide the nutrition you haven't been getting.

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