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Living In The Present

We, as a society, are routinely in a rush and perpetually pressed for time. We’re always running, always thinking about what we need to do – or kicking ourselves because of what we should have done. We go through our … Continue reading

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Timing is Everything: Even to Maximize Health Benefits.

Maximize Health Benefits of every day routines.. it’s a matter of timing! http://goldiestablematters.com/?p=1519 Continue reading

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The Morning Cocktail: The Dirty Virgin

My commitment to Base Hits to Better Health℠ is trying at times. I struggled early-on with certain aspects of pledges I’d made to myself. A huge hurdle was strategizing how to meet the USDA suggestion of consuming 5-9 portions of … Continue reading

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Morning Coffee Can Be Healthy AND Fun: Craft A Coffee Treat!

I wrote a version of this post 1 1/2 years ago, and still look forward to my morning coffee made in this fashion every day. In my attempt to improve on good ideas, I’ve updated the ritual below by adding … Continue reading

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Healthy Summer Meal- in 15 Minutes

Mash Mish Meals Taking Advantage of Tomatoes and Corn When people learn about my past life as a restauranteur, they usually ask ‘what kind of food did you serve’. I’d coined the term Fresh Market Cuisine℠ as Goldie’s style cooking; … Continue reading

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Base Hits to Better Health℠: Mindset over Reflex

I have vivid images of my father’s mid-afternoon snacks throughout my childhood- and beyond. Stanley always worked hard and exercised to earn his glass of room temperature whole milk and one of his beloved Hostess snacks. In my mind’s eye, … Continue reading

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My Very Own Guinea Pig

When I write and speak about Base Hits to Better Health℠, I am not offering a diet plan. There are no magical solutions to prevent lifestyle diseases. The simple truth behind my dining philosophy is that illnesses associated with high … Continue reading

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A Modern Challenge.

In today’s technological age, we feel we must always be connected. We carry our computers with us everywhere in the form of smart phones. We can give and receive information 24/7. We don’t miss a beat! Recently, I had motivation … Continue reading

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Breakfast of Champions

A Powerful Start to Your Day. I read this just yesterday, and began to scratch my head: “Skip the cold cereal: Eating eggs and bacon in the morning can help you control your hunger later in the day”. The logic … Continue reading

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Chocoholics Rejoice!!

Chocolate: It’s good for you! Often, when we think of chocolate, we think of pleasure, desire, decadence, and deliciousness. Still, we fail to indulge, resisting what we feel is the guilt of consuming “wasted calories” and a product that might … Continue reading

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