As Michael Hunter MD says in this article, it is better to avoid eating ultra-processed foods. But it is impossible, from my perspective, to cook my crackers, bread or homemade tomato sauce. Some products have to be purchased ready-made. I recently discovered, through a family member, the Yuka app. You…

I’m Phrenssynnes, pronounce “Francine”. Phren…what? Why such a complicated name? When I started my blog, I was looking for an original name. “Chez Francine” sounded like a snack bar. “Mrs. F” smelled like a matchmaker. Then I remembered that, as a teenager, I had fun inventing the most complicated way to write my first name: Phrenssynnes. With such a name, nobody would find me on the internet! Ah! Ah! I thought it would be perfect for my impostor syndrome. Then I found out that when you type that word, Phrenssynnes is ranked first on the Google search engine results page.

#HelloWord Here I am on the road to writing. I would like to share my reflections of the last few months on this magnificent passion of mine. I invite you to read these articles in the hope that they will inspire you. Medium is a platform where anyone can develop an audience…

Do you know nownownow.com? — Most websites have an about link. That leads to a page that introduces us to the person or the company operating the site. Most websites have a contact link. It is a page telling us how to contact the person or the company. If you want to transmit the present…

And Why It’s So Healthy Here’s a delicious recipe for curried nuts. Nuts are excellent for your health because they contain micronutrients and macronutrients. What are these nutrients? Micronutrients and macronutrients in nuts We divided nutrients into two categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients Macronutrients provide energy measured in calories. They are parts of the diet that…

A happy woman reflection — What would my life be like if I had all the wisdom and knowledge, I have accumulated in sixty years? Blah, blah, blah… I was more fortunate in life in general than any of my childhood and teenage friends. Professionally, I have had a successful career as an optometrist. …

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How We Did It With a Convertible Mini Cooper — A Road Trip Is a Mini Cooper large enough for travel? Think again! Brittany Brexit is amazing. Lhom and I drive to Ogunquit or anywhere else, with chairs, an umbrella, a cooler, and suitcases. The whole shebang. One of my friends doubted it, but after several escapades, we proved ourselves. My dream of…

Why avoid it Ultra-process food Growing up, my mother was in charge of cooking for the family. My father, who is a retired accountant, was never interested in nutrition. Except when his doctor diagnosed him with a cholesterol problem. …