When I go to Trader Joe's I buy their PERFECT Belgian Endive

Yes, each trip we make to Atlanta for stocking up on healthy food items, I do come home with Trader Joe's PERFECT Belgian Endive.

They sell them packages with 3—one Red and two White.

Perfect for a healthy salad for two!

Don't forget to take the BITTER core out with a pointed knife!

Next I slice them in half...

Slicing them up like this...

Usually I prepare the dressing from some Trader Joe's mayonaise, some Chia seeds and also add some white Modena vinegar from Trader Joe's.

Very simple and healthy!

Chia Seeds are great for 

Combat Diabetes

Get More Fibre

Stock Up On Omega–3

Stronger Teeth And Bones

Don't Forget Manganese

Plenty Of Phosphorus

Pack In The Protein

Fight Belly Fat

Get Full Faster

Improve Heart Health

Chia Seed Benefits: 10 Reasons To Add Chia To Your Diet (link from above 10)

So are you using CHIA already?

Related link:

Dad Grew Perfect WITLOF or Belgian Endive | previous post by me

Blink TV Australia used our Marl Cave Mushroom Growing Image in Guillaume's Paris Episode 9 | previous post by me also showing Belgian endive being grown

Blue Ridge Honey Company in Blueridge Mountains, Northeast of Georgia

 When on Sunday, October 4, we drove to Bryson City, North Carolina for riding the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, we passed the Blue Ridge Honey Company - CLOSED of course.

But I'd made up my mind, for stopping by, on our way back home on October 6!

For me a surprise for finding the above Rose Beeswax candles...

They smell so good!

Husband Pieter got himself an 11 lbs (5.1 kg) Wildflower Honey.

100% Pure, Raw & Natural

Raw Honey Glycemic Index 30 click link for comparing to other sweeteners

Blue Ridge Honey Company click through via link

They also do ship!

Very friendly people too!

COOKING WITH HONEY...

We so enjoyed watching this kind of LIFE MUSEUM style store, also lots of large photos!

Pieter was all smile, seeing the bees enter their hive, through a smart opening in the outside wall, via a pipe they flew in. 

We could watch them from behind the glass.

Later when going to the car, after placing the heavy honey purchase (Pieter's!) into the trunk, we went to the side of the store and saw the bees coming home.

Pieter was singing in the car when I drove away, old songs from those happy times that he still had his BELOVED BEES...

Felt happy for having stopped here!

Related link:

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - Nantahala Gorge Excursion | previous post by me

Husband Pieter and his Beloved Honey Bees | previous post by me

{Fresh Green Bean Salad}

Guess we all like a lighter meal during hot summer days...

This is one of our 'healthy' favorites!

Found it at the Diabetic Living Online.

Recipe below post

We always buy our Red Bell Peppers at Costco Wholesale as they are so crisp and fresh and the best value.

Very simple and yet refreshing and HEALTHY!

Hope you will enjoy making this as much as we do.

For more healthy recipes check out my Pinterest board:

DIABETES, SUGAR ADDICTION & HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

{WISH we had a Certified Podologist in our area}

For 33 years I've MISSED my Dutch Certified Podologist or in other terms a Certified Master Pedicurist.

Not to be mistaken by 'a pedicure' as that is by far not the same!

The NORTH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PODOLOGY is in Toronto, Canada. Just click on the pink hyperlink.

You can also find them on Facebook: NASP.

The usual Pedicures could lead to dangerous infections as you can read following this link.

Especially for retired, older people or people with diabetes there is a risk for infection.

My right foot has been injured when a horse that I just had been riding, stepped on my toes.

Very painful and the big toe's nail was loose and black.

It still is not a normal toenail...

So I would LOVE to go to a Certified Podologist but my nearest is 234.8 km away!

One way that is a 3 hour drive.

That leaves me no other option as to take care of my feet as well as I can do myself...
For decades I've been using the buffing tool that you see under my Chanel toilet bag. I had it already back in The Netherlands and it runs on batteries.
Also different types of Diamancel (click the hyperlink) Files that I purchased at Neiman Marcus, decades ago...

The top Diamancel Diamond File for Foot Calluses #20, I seldom used, my husband did use it more often.
My choice is the Diamancel Diamond Foot Buffer #11 (the black one at the top in 1st and 2nd photo) and that gives you silky smooth heels or as I use them also, under my big toe and below.
For smoothing the skin where you removed some callus around toes or fingers, Diamancel File #5 is perfect!
So together with my Mehaz tools, that's how I care for my feet.

These are the other tools that I use.
Top is a 24k gold plated scissor from Toledo, Spain.
A rather course tweezer for pulling up any loose parts after carefully cleaning around nail with my pointed scissor. I do start out with a foot soak to soften up my feet.
My MehazProfessional Cuticle Pusher and Straight Spoon, made in Germany.
My Mehaz professional stainless steel nail clipper. Similar with two springs here: Mehaz Professional Corner Nipper (click on the pink hyperlinks to see info).

Sure, I am by far not a Certified Podologist myself but my feet did feel great after this treatment and I did give them a coating of my Chanel 'Party Pink'...
Using some body lotion makes them feel baby soft and sandal ready for summer!

Are you seeing a Certified Podologist?

Thanks for your visit!