Michael Ashby
I am a teacher with vast interests in many areas and I love to write. Whether it be food, politics, science or education I think, debate and then write. I hope you enjoy the articles, Michael.
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Quinoa Stuffed PeppersThis recipe uses quinoa in a classic dish. Quinoa is a South American super food who's nutritional profile is excellent. In fact it is the only complete vegetable protein. This recipe uses quinoa in a creative and delicious way.
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Is There Really Money to Be Made with Online Writing?Personal insights into the trials and tribulations of being an online writer and attempting to make money by doing so
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Why Go Vegetarian. At Least Part TimeThinking through the idea of adding more vegetarian meals to your diet to boost health and add years to your youth. Thoughts on why vegetarianism is a good idea but not going overboard.
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Quinoa Tabouli. The Healthy AlternativeUtilizing the health benefits of Quinoa to create a delicious and highly nutritious vegetarian side dish.
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Surviving Your Family During the Holidays 101A light and humorous look at how to have patience and perseverance with all that is the holiday season
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The Best Salmon Recipe Ever. Healthy and DelicousA delicious idea for fresh salmon that will make your taste buds sing and your heart health so happy.
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Not a Cure for Eczema but a Diet that Sure WIll HelpA personal tale of how I kept my chronic eczema at bay through modest adjustments in my lifestyle.
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Be Heart Healthy and Financially Savvy. Become Friends with a FishermanIf you don't have any now then go out and find some. Having a fisherman friend is not only smart on your health but very smart on your wallet.
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The Dream Finally Gets It's Just DueA short op-ed about watching the dedication and unveiling of the new Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. monument on the mall in Washington DC
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The Most Important Thing to Do for Optimum HealthA brief discussion about the health benefits from adopting a broader plant based diet and casting off the supplements. -
Being a Member of the 99.1%A reaction from the perspective of a middle income, still working, family man. Why the movement is important and the hope that the protestors and organizers get it right.
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A Homemade Hot Chocolate a Day Keeps the Blood Pressure at BayA brief article citing the health benefits of cocoa and a recipe for spicy hot chocolate. Included are links to scientific evidence supporting the claims made.
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My New Dietery Approach for FortyI just turned forty and it seems like everything is re-adjusting and wearing down. After several conversations with friends and family it seems this is the norm. What is the best thing to do, set out on a new path of heath and well being.
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The Politics of Poverty and Student AchievementPoverty is alive and thriving in America. While we debate achievement and test scores and whether or not our schools are effective I believe the debate should focus on the underlying issue. Rising poverty. -
When Your Body RevoltsThis is an article about that moment in life when you realize that you won't just bounce back easily like you used to. It is a personal story, but one that many of us can recognize
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With Kids Persistence is a Noble, but Difficult GoalA small insight into an ongoing parenting dilemma. How to rise above the fact that your kids will test you at every turn and let that happen but still get the message through.
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Hey GOP Are Your Serious with These GuysA op-ed considering how far our political system has fallen from one of respectability to an ego driven rat race playing at our lowest common denominator.
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Changing Our Carnivore WaysThis article explores the ideas of being a part-time vegetarian, both from an ethical and wellness perspective. It's intent is to stir thoughts about the food we eat and our responsibility to our shared community. -
Holding the Middle Class HostageA look at how the looming debt crisis and the showdown between the white house and congress will jeopardize our economic recovery and our vital middle class.
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The Perfect Beer for SummerA simple review of two types of white ales. Hoegaarden, claiming to be the oldest, and original white ale, and Allagash White. A relatively new beer brewed in Maine.
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Slow Time...SummertimeThis one is dedicated to my wife. The artwork is also by me. It is not my best work, but I try. To see more please visit http://www.dougashbystudios.com. -
Too Much Education ReformA quick summary, from someone on the inside, as to how high stakes testing is ruining our schools and compromising our students future.
