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Wartime Meal Planning Part 2-Eat your Basic 7 Every Day

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 6th, 2010%

I don’t know how the examination of menu planning from the 20th century is impacting you, but it has really been giving me some things to think about. It’s not that this is the first time I’ve looked at the information. In fact, last March I posted about how I was going to lose weight by . . . → Read More: Wartime Meal Planning Part 2-Eat your Basic 7 Every Day

The Science of Menu Building Or Balancing the Ration–1935

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 1st, 2010%

This is the time of year when people make a resolution to lose weight or at least eat right and exercise. I thought it would be interesting to spend a few days sharing with you some of the guidelines our grandmothers were encouraged to follow to ensure proper nutrition for their families.

Ida Bailey Allen, in her . . . → Read More: The Science of Menu Building Or Balancing the Ration–1935

Eating Like My Grandmother

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on March 30th, 2009%

I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on pre-food pyramid eating habits. Or, I should say, recommendations and portion sizes, etc. I’ve been on Weight Watchers since December and have lost four pounds. That’s it. I’m not saying that it is a bad program. I think the basic premise is okay. I’m just saying that . . . → Read More: Eating Like My Grandmother