Year: 2014

More (Emotional) Heart Happiness = Less (Physical) Heart Crappiness

There’s an exception to every rule … except for the rule that there’s an exception to every rule. For example, self-medication is almost never recommended. But in this case, these two drugs are so effective and infectious that you would do well to dose up and get started right away. Follow...

Louisiana Gumbo (from The Fat Fallacy)

“Will Clower.” It’s not a Cajun name.    Maybe this gumbo recipe would be more credible coming from someone named Lafayette “crawfish” Prud’homme. But I promise this gumbo really is authentic.   Even though, it’s true, I have no bayou water splashing through my veins, I managed to get...

Ginger’d Lemon Scones

Great complement for a holiday brunch. You’ll Need: 2 C flour 1/4 C sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 C crystallized ginger, finely chopped, (found in the spice section of store) 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1 C buttermilk 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1...

Maple Vanilla French Toast

Got company coming in over the holidays? Here is a delicious breakfast/brunch idea that you should give a try. You’ll Need 5 eggs 1 cup milk ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 Tablespoon granulated raw sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 slices of bread...

Ask Will: Cholesterol

Dear Will,  Our son had his blood tested last week and has high cholesterol…so weird…he is only 10.  My wife is really good about providing a balanced, healthy diet to the kids (has a hard time with me) but he still appears to have some more specific dietary needs.   The...

As Michael Jackson Said, Beet It

I’m sure that was what the King of Pop was actually talking about. This weekend, I roasted these amazing beets for an afternoon salad. And as soon as they came out of the oven, I had to take this picture. Beets are art. Just look at these. Is there anything in...

Ask Will. Is Peanut Butter Good For You?

Dear Will, I’m not sure about peanut butter. Is it healthy for you? I’ve heard that it is, and I’ve also heard that it’s not. Thanks for any insights you can offer. David Follow @willclower Peanut butter is a total health food. And, as a food, it’s like blood type O, it...

Spoiler Alert. Holiday Drink Calorie Counts

Knowledge is power. But it can also be a bummer if your secret favorite on-the-sly guilty pleasure is some form of eggnog brulee latte whipped caramel cream explosion thingy.Follow @willclower So I wanted to give you just a little understanding of what is in your holiday cheer. When we are...

Ask Will: Dissing Dairy

Dear Will, Our son and daughter-in-law have informed us that based upon advice of co-workers in the medical profession, they will give our grandson almond milk rather than regular milk once he’s off formula.  I may be old school, but I’ve never heard of such a thing unless a child...