Sunday has become anything but a day of rest for most people. It’s now the catch-up day to do everything you didn’t get done during the week. I remember the days when stores were closed on Sundays, and about the only businesses open were gas stations and restaurants. It was a day to go to church, have large family meals, talk with your neighbors, and just relax. It’s ironic that we took advantage of a day of rest when life was slow and easy. Now, life is hectic and moving at

Walk down any grocery store aisle, and you’ll find shelves full of low-fat items including cookies, dairy products, salad dressings, and chips. As the number of these fake foods increases, so have many health problems. Most of these low-fat foods are filled with harmful additives, poor quality oils, and sugar. You could be putting your health at risk, since these foods can: •Affect your mood causing depression and anxiety •Increase your risk of diabetes •Lead to weight gain

Where would we be without them? Mother’s Day is a holiday that evokes so many different emotions. Card shops are filled with flowery cards that sing her praises and tell of all her virtues. Stores grab your attention with all the latest things that every mom needs. I’m blessed to have a great relationship with a wonderful mother who is strong, feisty, and lets you know what’s on her mind. She raised a family of eight on a shoestring budget, and led us to believe that we could

Who Doesn’t Love Strawberries? They are delicious plain or added to a salad, smoothie, or on shortcake, and best of all, they’re good for you. But, did you know: They boost your immune system Lower risk of many diseases Help strengthen the nervous system Helps reduce cholesterol Helps stabilize blood pressure Loaded with potassium, Vitamin K, and magnesium Great for skin and slows the aging process Promotes eye health Helps the body burn fat Strawberries are on the

The Benefits of Basil Basil is a wonderful herb to use in your cooking. It’s often added to Italian food, soups, sandwiches, or pesto, and comes in a variety of flavors such as lemon and cinnamon basil. It is a great plant to be grown indoors or out. I like to keep a small plant by my kitchen window and snip a few leaves to add to food. It is one of the healthiest herbs and has so many benefits: •Vitamin K - good for blood clotting •Vitamin A - may help prevent cholesterol i

More and more people are suffering from joint pain and stiffness related to arthritis. It can start in people as young as 40, and women are three times more likely than men to become victims. Contrary to what you’d think, the best thing you can do is to keep moving and stay active. Arthritis happens when your joints become inflamed leading to pain and stiffness. Taking a brisk walk for as little as 45 minutes a week was found to be helpful. Adopt a healthy diet including wild