Michael Willis

Is It Safe to Consume Cannabis Edibles?

What do we need to know about the safety of marijuana edibles? You may recall from my video Smoking Marijuana vs. Using a Cannabis Vaporizer that smoking cannabis can create respiratory problems, so using a vaporizer is an alternative. What about eating it? I discuss that in my video Are Cannabis Edibles Safe?. “Vaping isContinue reading “Is It Safe to Consume Cannabis Edibles?”

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This easy Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry is perfect when you need a quick weeknight dinner! Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry This easy ground beef and broccoli is so much healthier than take-out! Don’t get me wrong, I love Chinese food. But when I am trying to meet my health goals, cooking meals fromContinue reading “Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry”

Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan

These easy oven roasted mushrooms can be made with any variety of mushrooms – just make sure to keep the slices a similar size so they roast evenly. Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan Roasting mushrooms intensifies their umami-rich flavor, creating caramelized edges and a meaty, sweet texture, sure to leave you wanting more. This roasted mushrooms recipeContinue reading “Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan”

Huevos Pericos

Huevos pericos are a traditional Colombian breakfast dish made with scrambled eggs, tomatoes, and scallions. Huevos Pericos In Colombia, Huevos Pericos is typically served with arepas (corn cakes) or bread, and can be accompanied by hot chocolate, coffee, or fruit juice. This is one of the most popular and delicious breakfast dishes in Colombia. TheContinue reading “Huevos Pericos”

7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipes include macros and Weight Watchers points. 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23) Looking for quick lunch ideas? Try my Tuna Sandwich with Avocado or my Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sandwich. Want to meal prep? Check out my Honey Sriracha Chicken and Broccoli MealContinue reading “7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (April 17-23)”

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

These easy, flavorful Thai-inspired chicken satay skewers are marinated in coconut milk and spices and then grilled and served with a delicious spicy peanut sauce for dipping. Chicken Satay Recipe Anytime we go out for Thai food, we always order the satay! My husband is obsessed with coconut milk and peanut sauce, so I makeContinue reading “Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce”

Does the Science Say That Butter Is Really Back?

Are butter and other saturated fats bad for you or not? My video Friday Favorites: Is Butter Really Back? What the Science Says explores the uses and misuses of research on butter consumption and health. Time magazine famously exhorted people to “Eat Butter” and no doubt sold a lot of magazines, but perhaps at the cost of selling the public short.Continue reading “Does the Science Say That Butter Is Really Back?”

Open Faced Tuna Sandwich with Avocado

My favorite way to make a tuna sandwich is open-faced with a veggie-loaded tuna salad topped with avocado and sprouts. A quick and easy healthy lunch idea. Open Faced Tuna Sandwich with Avocado This is the BEST tuna sandwich, it’s so good I crave it often! It’s loaded with protein and veggies and it’s quickContinue reading “Open Faced Tuna Sandwich with Avocado”

Is Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) an Effective Alternative Cure for Cancer?

The Mayo Clinic puts laetrile to the test to see if it is an effective cancer treatment. My video Does Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) Work as an Alternative Cancer Cure? looks at amygdalin and whether it is “quackery or cure.” A cyanide-containing compound found in apple seeds, amygdalin is ten times more concentrated inContinue reading “Is Laetrile (Amygdalin or Vitamin B17) an Effective Alternative Cure for Cancer?”

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is a Cuban dish made with shredded beef that has been slowly cooked with onions, peppers, olives, tomato sauce, and spices like cumin and oregano. Ropa Vieja Ropa Vieja is one of my favorite Cuban dishes, served over white rice and accompanied with black beans. It’s considered a comfort food and is oftenContinue reading “Ropa Vieja”