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Today’s Top Tip

If you’re planning to be home during the day, start cooking early so that you’re not too tired to prepare a healthy dinner. For instance, put on a pot of dried beans, or toss a couple of sweet potatoes in … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Homemade Bean Soup

I don’t know about the rest of you, but when I have too much to accomplish in too short a time – and need some self-care in a hurry – I often find myself enjoying a soothing bowl of soup. … Continue reading

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Self-Care and Speedy Meals

Hello, everybody! As we’re getting closer to the holidays, many of us are finding that life is getting hectic. But remember what I always say: If we can’t control the stress in our lives, then we can’t control our symptoms. … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Quick Peanut Noodles

I love noodles, in all their shapes and forms. And I positively adore peanut butter: long-time readers will recall that it’s one of my go-to foods during a flare. Put them together with some fresh vegetables and you have a … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: White Bean Soup with Tuna

Blustery winter weather, post-turkey letdown, and pre-holiday stress – this calls for a rich, flavorful soup! A few weeks ago, I recommended Winter Squash Soup, and before that I suggested Pasta with Beans and Greens. Today we’re combining the two … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: My Favorite Quiche

Go ahead and make all the jokes you want, but quiche is an important standby in my home. It’s infinitely versatile, easy to make, and delicious hot or cold. Seriously, what’s not to love? My go-to recipe includes only three … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Nachos!

I know what you’re thinking: “How can something as unhealthy as nachos be part of an SHH lifestyle?” Well, it’s not such a contradiction! We use baked tortilla chips (ideally, made of just corn, salt, and water – check the … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

Almost anything can be put on a sandwich, you know? Raw or cooked vegetables, cheese, pasta, spreads (especially Nutella), meats, fries, dried fruit – just about anything. And almost anything can be used on the outside: bread, tortillas, lettuce, crackers, … Continue reading

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Speedy Meal of the Week: Winter Squash Soup

In my region, early November is when I can find the most delectable varieties of winter squash. Just yesterday I picked up my seasonal stash: a mixture of red kuri, butternut, banana (small ones), Hubbard (ditto), and buttercup varieties. I … Continue reading

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Favorite Foods for Fibromyalgia Flares (and other lousy days)

Well, it’s Wednesday! As promised, here’s my list of Favorite Foods for Fibromyalgia Flares. But first, a few words about why you need an emergency stash of your own. You never know when a flare (or even just a really … Continue reading

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