Eat to Heal

Oatmeal. The ultimate super-slimming dinner. And much more!

Oatmeal. The ultimate super-slimming dinner. And much more!

Peggy Kraus Eat to Heal
"What's the best breakfast?" people often ask me. Expecting that I might say eggs or whole wheat toast, I say this, "Oatmeal. It's not just for breakfast anymore."According to Quaker Oats, the average American eats 15 bowls of oatmeal each year. Quaker man might think that’s ok, but I think that it’s awful! When I consider oatmeal’s potential for lowering body weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, I get on my soap box and scream.I might shout, “Oatmeal is high in fiber and essential nutrients! It has impressive health benefits! Oatmeal deserves its place, not only in your morning routine, but at any time during the day!”That's right. Any time of day.
Rotten eggs. It's not just their smell that's bothersome

Rotten eggs. It's not just their smell that's bothersome

Peggy Kraus Eat to Heal
"Why aren't eggs a healthy breakfast option?" -- asked by many peopleEggs. Not all they're cracked up to be.The widespread misinformation about eggs has become accepted as truth. And unfortunately, too many people are suffering because of it.Yes. Eggs have become a popular source of protein. But relying on protein from eggs increases your risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease. 
How Do You Get Protein If You Don't Eat Meat?

How Do You Get Protein If You Don't Eat Meat?

Peggy Kraus Eat to Heal
I get this question more times than I can count. We have been hood-winked into believing that we need to eat animal protein for good health. We are obsessed with thoughts about getting enough protein. STOP THAT! Nothing could be further from the truth. Eating meat is NOT necessary for good health. People all over the world thrive on meatless diets. In fact, vegans and vegetarians, people who DON'T eat meat, live longer and better than people who do eat it.


This blog is dedicated to Irl Flanagan, who was my friend and grammar mentor. Over the last 20 or so years, he spent countless hours editing my manuscripts and teaching me the intricacies of sentence structure and the true meaning and the proper usage of words. 

Irl passed 4 months before his 100th birthday. He held my writing to a high standard, and I honor him by doing the same.