Is Poha Good For Weight Loss?

Shirley P. Olin

Since there’s a lot of emphasis on “eat fewer calories and burn more calories,” anything labeled “low-calorie” is automatically considered “weight loss friendly,” and “low calorie” breakfast cereals, muesli, granola, etc., which usually have a high amount of sugar, raise blood sugar rapidly, eliciting a sharp […]

Pregnancy Style – Fall Fashion

Shirley P. Olin

F Fall fashion colors and embracing the bump with super soft and comfortable knitwear. Pregnancy style?!  I had to type that a few times to let it really sink in!  Dressing lately has been challenging, but I do love a fashion challenge.  Even before pregnancy, I had a hard time […]

NOW Tests More Amazon.com Products

Shirley P. Olin

NOW (Bloomingdale, IL) has continued its testing of supplements from lesser-known brands purchased on Amazon, with this round on the popular mineral magnesium glycinate. Once again, the results showed misleading and inaccurate labeling and many of the products did not contain the claimed material, material form, or amounts, according to […]

It has been hot, way too hot.

Shirley P. Olin

I’m not someone who enjoys hot sunny days, so these last few days have been very un-comfortable.   I’ve also been trying to make my Etsy shop better trying to think of ways to make it more attractive to visitors, some sales would be nice! All this attention to other […]