CatholicMom.com » Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Swine Flut Shot by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/19/swine-flut-shot-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/19/swine-flut-shot-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:52 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6919 kelly_kitchen_kopWill you get the Swine Flu vaccine?

This is obviously a hot topic these days as everyone wonders what to do about the Swine Flu vaccination.  In this post I share an interesting perspective with you:  a medical doctor answers the question, “Will you give it to your children?”  You may be surprised at his answer.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/19/swine-flut-shot-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 1 The 3-Legged Stool of Good Nutrition by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/12/the-3-legged-stool-of-good-nutrition-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/12/the-3-legged-stool-of-good-nutrition-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:06 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6814 kelly_kitchen_kopToday I’m giving you a sneak peak at my friend, Anne Sergeant’s, talk for the upcoming Wise Traditions Conference in November. She’ll be speaking about budgeting for nutrient-dense meals, and in this post specifically you’ll learn about what she calls the “3 legged stool” of good nutrition…

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/12/the-3-legged-stool-of-good-nutrition-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 The Dangers of Soy http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/05/the-dangers-of-soy/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/11/05/the-dangers-of-soy/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:40 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6685 kelly_kitchen_kopI’ve long known that soy isn’t the health food it’s been made out to be, but hesitated in writing about it much since I hadn’t done the hard research to put out a good comprehensive post on the topic.  Well now that I’ve waited around long enough, others have done a fine job of it for me!  If you’re like the rest of us, and also thought that soy was good for you, please take some time to do a bit of reading here on this Soy Dangers post, and as always, comment there to share your thoughts with us.  :)

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/29/fathead-movie-review-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/22/cure-for-the-middle-aged-middle-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/22/cure-for-the-middle-aged-middle-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:36:39 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6344 kelly_kitchen_kopRecently I’ve written about a new book by Drs. Mike & Mary Dan Eades.  I shared in the comments there my only concern about this diet, but I LOVE most everything in the book. Here’s an excerpt:  “The factors driving middle-aged weight gain—which really does go straight to the middle—are like a perfect storm, metabolically speaking.  A confluence of changes in hormones, stress, lack of sleep, alcohol intake, medications, fat and cholesterol phobias, and a mountain of other nutritional misinformation combines to create a mid-life tsunami that seems to swamp the metabolism and fill every nook and cranny of the middle of the body with fat.”

Read the whole post:  The 6 Week Cure for the Middle-aged Middle.


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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/22/cure-for-the-middle-aged-middle-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Anyone else into Julia Child these days? by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/15/anyone-else-into-julia-child-these-days-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/15/anyone-else-into-julia-child-these-days-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:08 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6138 kelly_kitchen_kopI’m reading Julia Child’s charming book, “My Life in France”, and wanted to find some old video clips so I could see her in real life. As I’ve mentioned in my Julie & Julia movie review, I never watched her show when I was younger. I just wasn’t into cooking like I am now, but the Julie & Julia movie has really fired me up to find out more about this famous chef. Apparently I’m not the only one, as her cookbook is now #1 on the New York Times Best Seller List…

Read more: Julie Child – cute clips and quotes!

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/15/anyone-else-into-julia-child-these-days-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Green Our Vaccines! by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/08/green-our-vaccines-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/08/green-our-vaccines-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:00:50 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=6038 kelly_kitchen_kopJenny McCarthy is bringing some much needed media attention to the issue of vaccination safety, mostly related to Autism awareness, but it applies to all vaccine risks.  It’s refreshing to LOVE a message coming out of Hollywood!

Read more…

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/08/green-our-vaccines-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 3 Pot Bellies & Insulin Resistance by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/01/pot-bellies-insulin-resistance-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/10/01/pot-bellies-insulin-resistance-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:46:06 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5859 kelly_kitchen_kopWonder what causes pot bellies or fat in other places?  I love Dr. Mike Eades blog, and he’s giving me permission to quote an excerpt from his recent post about his Seattle trip.  I knew that all of you would like this story…

A story about Pot Bellies & Insulin Resistance



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Read the rest of this post:  Gut Health 101 – 6 Questions & Answers About A Strong Immune System and the GAPS Diet

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/24/gut-health-101/feed/ 2 Eight Excuses for Not Eating Real Food by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/17/eight-excuses-for-not-eating-real-food-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/17/eight-excuses-for-not-eating-real-food-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:16 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5558 kelly_kitchen_kopThankfully, most of my friends are just as into eating better as I am now (and they’re also very real, meaning we don’t always succeed), but somehow I often still find myself in situations where I’m the lone weirdo.  I’m really not a food snob, and it’s none of my business which foods people choose, but I have to wonder, who really is more radical?  The one who does what they can (imperfect as it is) to hopefully avoid future health issues?  Or someone who already struggles with degenerative diseases due to their diet (often at young ages), and still don’t have a desire to learn more and to make some changes?

Read more from this post:  Eight Excuses for Not Eating Real Food


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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/17/eight-excuses-for-not-eating-real-food-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 My Fitness Evaluation by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/10/my-fitness-evaluation-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/10/my-fitness-evaluation-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:34:20 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5493 kelly_kitchen_kopOn my recent trip to California when I visited Nutrilite (a supplement facility), part of that visit included personal fitness evalutions.
I was pretty normal, except for when I got a bit miffed about my body fat percentage: 28%! Somehow they know this just from the fat on my arm (and looking at height & weight) – now if they had measured other areas, then it would make sense, but my arm? This was still in the normal range, but on the high end, dang it (normal is 22%-28%). (Have I mentioned that I’ve been far too sporadic this summer with my running, and that I need to get back onto the low-carb foods quick-like? Kal was at 7%, the little snot (amazing for someone who eats non-stop), which is in the normal range for athletes…yeah, so I never said I was an athlete.

Read more: My Fitness Evaluation & a 10-minute Workout

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/10/my-fitness-evaluation-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Julie & Julia Movie by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/03/julie-julia-movie-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/03/julie-julia-movie-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:21:39 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5385 kelly_kitchen_kopDo you remember watching Julia Child on television?  Sadly, I never did.  I was NOT into cooking back then.  But now that I’m a food blogger, and now that I’ve seen this movie, I’m ready to get some of her cookbooks and give her recipes a shot!

Even though the trailer for the Julie and Julia movie definitely had the feel of a “chick flick”, Bob & Kent agreed to go with Sonia & I to see it the other night.  We all really liked this film. We laughed out loud several times!  Meryl Streep was phenomenal, as expected…

Read more about Julie & Julia.


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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/09/03/julie-julia-movie-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 1 Back to School Countdown by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/27/back-to-school-countdown-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/27/back-to-school-countdown-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:54:24 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5274 kelly_kitchen_kopYes, it’s sad, but we’re down to the last week of summer.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your summer as much as we have – we took a few small family vacations and did some fun outings with friends here and there, and also had a lot of much-needed downtime, too.  (Did you read about our son’s dream birthday vacation?!)

But alas, it’s time to start thinking a bit about fall schedules and new routines. Maybe you’ll even want to implement some healthier habits with the start of this school year.

If so, here are some lists to help get your brain rolling…

Back to School Countdown

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/27/back-to-school-countdown-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Do You Take Supplements as an Insurance Policy by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/20/do-you-take-supplements-as-an-insurance-policy-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/20/do-you-take-supplements-as-an-insurance-policy-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:30:19 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=5126 kelly_kitchen_kopAs most of you know, I’m ALL about getting your nutrients from nutrient-dense traditional foods instead of from more isolated nutrients in pill form, but we do still take supplements as an insurance policy.  Even though we do our best with our diet, it’s always been worth the money for us to take what we can on the chance that it may provide any nutrients we’re missing, and prevent who knows what down the road.  What about you?

Read more: Do You Take Supplements as an “Insurance Policy”?

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/20/do-you-take-supplements-as-an-insurance-policy-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 1 Excuses For Not Eating Real Food by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/excuses-for-not-eating-real-food-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/excuses-for-not-eating-real-food-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:55:44 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4983 kelly_kitchen_kopThankfully, most of my friends are just as into eating better as I am now (and they’re also very real, meaning we don’t always succeed), but somehow I often still find myself in situations where I’m the lone weirdo.  I’m really not a food snob, and it’s none of my business which foods people choose, but I have to wonder, who really is more radical?  The one who does what they can (imperfect as it is) to hopefully avoid future health issues?  Or someone who already struggles with degenerative diseases due to their diet (often at young ages), and still don’t have a desire to learn more and to make some changes?

Read more:  “8 Excuses For Not Eating Real Food”

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/13/excuses-for-not-eating-real-food-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Eating Out by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/06/eating-out-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/06/eating-out-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:59:47 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4887 kelly_kitchen_kopIn this post I answered a reader question:  “We get invited to go out to dinner often.  How can we continue to eat the traditional way and still go out?  Are there “good” restaurants?  Are there things we should avoid on the menus?  Should I just pack raw milk and butter in my bag?  Thanks.”

Read my reply about eating out and see if you have any tips to share with us, too!

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/08/06/eating-out-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Which Ingredients Make Me Squirm by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/30/which-ingredients-make-me-squirm-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/30/which-ingredients-make-me-squirm-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:40:09 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4757 kelly_kitchen_kopWhen choosing healthy ingredients for cooking and baking, it’s not always easy knowing what to buy.  As I come across recipes, I usually see a few ingredients that make my toes curl.  The following are some that come to mind, and what I would use in place of that ingredient.  Please add any more that I may have forgotten!

Healthy Ingredients and Which ones Make me squirm.

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]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/23/feeding-baby-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 1 Dr. Oz & Oprah by Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/16/dr-oz-oprah-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/16/dr-oz-oprah-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:00:48 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4492 Last week when I was cleaning strawberries all afternoon, I flipped on Oprah & Dr. Oz.  I probably shouldn’t have done that, some of what I heard made me nuts.  But I also heard a few things that made me cheer!  There was a LOT of good advice for achieving better health on this Oprah show, and it gives me hope that maybe, just maybe we might be getting there…

Dr. Oz & Oprah’s Dieting and Health Advice – They’re Getting Closer!

]]> http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/16/dr-oz-oprah-by-kelly-the-kitchen-kop/feed/ 0 Alzheimer’s Disease & Coconut Oil http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/09/alzheimers-disease-coconut-oil/ http://new.catholicmom.com/2009/07/09/alzheimers-disease-coconut-oil/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:45:46 +0000 Kelly the Kitchen Kop http://new.catholicmom.com/?p=4392 A few years ago, Kent’s Dad, Ron, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.  This has been heartbreaking, as you can imagine, and he’s been in a nursing home for a couple years now. Ron’s Mom and two sisters also had Alzheimer’s, so obviously the next generation is hoping and praying that it wasn’t passed on.  Kent isn’t one to just “wait and see”.  Thankfully, he’s willing to do what he can right now, on the chance that it could make a difference later…

Alzheimer’s Disease & Coconut Oil

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