Gordo's Blog

Friday, July 30, 2010

If you want the great taste of cheesecake, but cannot think of turning on your oven, try this.  It is a quick an easy version of a classic. 1 graham cracker pie crust 8 ounces soft cream cheese 1/3 cup ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Recipes

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Do you melt just thinking of turning your oven or stove on in this summer heat?  Pick up some Gordos Cheese Dip and pop it in the microwave.  Add chips and enjoy! ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Cooking Tips

Friday, July 23, 2010

This week, we have been discussing ways to lose weight without going on a diet.  The one I want to talk about today is my favorite – Eating more often.  Studies show that eating small meals or snacks, 5 to 6 ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Healthy Advice, Uncategorized

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

You hear it all the time.  Drink more water.  Drinking water really does help you to lose weight.  It can help in a variety of ways.  Water can actually boost your metabolism.  It can boost your energy levels and curb your ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Healthy Advice

Monday, July 19, 2010

Have you tried the latest diet?  Chances are you have and chances are you have failed!  If you need to lose weight and get healthy, a diet is not for you.  Diets may work for a short time, like right ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Healthy Advice

Friday, July 16, 2010

We are in the “dog days of summer”.    I am referring to these hazy, hot and stagnant days between July and early September.  Apparently this period got it’s name from ancient Egyptians and Romans who believed that Sirius, or the Dog Star, ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Uncategorized

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

July 13th, is a special day.  A day to celebrate something near and dear to my heart – FRENCH FRIES!  Some like them fried light and some like them fried dark, but just about everybody loves french fries. It is ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Did you know?

Monday, July 12, 2010

When the temperature soars and the humidity rises, it is time to take precautions to avoid heat related dangers like heat stroke and heat exhaustion.  Everyone is at risk when the temperature rises above 90 degrees, but the elderly and the very ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Healthy Advice

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Do you have muscle cramps?  Are you sleep deprived?  Are your nails brittle and is your skin dry?  If you answered yes, you may have a calcium deficiency.  Chronic calcium deficiency can also cause depression, some forms of hypertension, osteoporosis, ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Uncategorized

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

We know how important calcium is to the body but how much do we need?  Studies show that need changes as we age. Children 1- 3 years old need 500 mg of calcium a day.  Children 4 – 8 years ... Read It

Posted in Blog, Healthy Advice