Ellen Stein, Nutritionist

Wouldn't THIS be wonderful? Might help to put us in better touch with what is happening on the inside, so that we'd pay more attention (i.e. be more "mindful").

Wanted my followers to read this reliable author’s message about one of the more recent marketing ploys in our world of consumer misinformation. POSTED ON OCTOBER 15, 2018 BY CAITLIN DOW What can alkaline water do for you? If you’ve meandered down the bottled water aisle during the last few years, you’ve likely noticed the surge in alkaline water.... Even Smartwater has hopped on the bandwagon. But other than hydration, what can you expect from sipping on this pH-enhanced beverage? What it is: Water with a pH above 7. (On the 0 to 14 pH scale, 7 is neutral.) Claim: Alkaline water can help neutralize acid in the bloodstream, says PhURE. Evidence: No studies have tested whether alkaline water can change the pH of the blood. But it’s unlikely. Our bodies are really, really good at regulating and maintaining our blood’s pH within a very narrow range, says Samuel Cheuvront, a physiologist at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. And drinking alkaline water is unlikely to move the needle, even temporarily. The average person has roughly 30 to 50 liters of water in their body, explains Colleen Muñoz, assistant professor of health sciences at the University of Hartford. Drinking a liter of alkaline water is basically a drop in the bucket. Nor is alkaline water better for hydration or good for treating acid reflux. Bottom Line: Your body is perfectly capable of regulating your blood’s pH without an assist from alkaline water. The information in this post first appeared in the September 2018 issue of Nutrition Action Healthletter.

Way to go Joy Millner! You took what I only dreamed about and made it happen. Wow.

When it comes to feeding our inner selves, Cathy Lander-Goldberg is a woman to follow. Check out this program she is offering, and let us know what you gain from it if you go!

If you've ever thought that you might have celiac disease, it's easier than ever to find the answer - and without an invasive biopsy. There is no need to risk undernutrition by following a restrictive gluten free diet if you don't have to. Speak to your physician and know for sure.

As Ellen always says, "EAT YOUR VEGETABLES!"