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Lunch! Some of us look forward to it all morning and it keeps us going through the afternoon. Or is it the Italian cuisine with its great variety of different ingredients ranging from fruits, vegetables, sauces, meats and wine, lasting hours and followed by a siesta?

I found this terrific article on “eating healthy”. Take a look (From: Sally Kuzemchak, R.D., Health.com): When it comes to getting healthy — and staying that way — there’s no better place to start than your plate. All of the foods here are great for you at any age, but eat the right ones at the right times, and you’ll …

 I came across this recipee (chicken au champagne) via a book-daughter recommendation (French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Guiliano). As she wrote in her introduction: “Here’s a quick dinner that never fails to please. My guests always ask for the recipe and think I’ve been cooking for hours, but it is done in little more than half an hour. And …

Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Mitral valve prolapse (also known as “click murmur syndrome” and “Barlow’s syndrome”) is the most common heart valve abnormality, affecting five to ten percent of the world population. Your mitral valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart and has 2 leaflets as well as some attachments to your left …

Homemade rustic whole wheat bread baked in a cast iron pot makes the perfect accompanyment with any meal. This simple recipe is made with only four  ingredients: flour, water, yeast and salt. For those of us who have never vetured into the world of bread making, this could push you over the edge! </div></p>