I don’t usually post during the week; too tired after my 9 to 5, and not enough creative energy. And, I like to respect that others also have a daily grind, and prefer to limit my postings to the weekends. But, I thought the video below, with ChefMD John La Puma, on Culinary Medicine in Action, was worth sharing immediately — hope you’ll find it … Continue reading Take Charge of Your Health with Food!
Cooking a healthy, Thanksgiving meal takes much thought, and calls for a little more attention to detail. For starters, using the best ingredients is very important. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or newbie, who’s planning a healthy, Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll need to have the right ingredients on hand. Sure, you could prepare an unhealthy meal, with no consideration for the health of family and guests … Continue reading Must-Haves for a Healthy, Thanksgiving Dinner
With the holiday season approaching, trying to manage and maintain a healthy weight can become a struggle. The challenge is harder when you consume more empty calories than needed. Exactly what are empty calories? These are calories you get from sugars and solid fats that are added to processed and prepared foods. Some added sugars listed on food labels are: high-fructose corn syrup, anhydrous dextrose, … Continue reading Are You Filling Up on Empty Calories?
Can you imagine life without fast food? Well, that reality may happen sooner than we think. According to a recent article, Americans are dissing fast food for healthier food choices. This may mean a slow death for fast food. Yep, Americans are opting to eat more from places like Chipotle, which serves hormone-free meats and locally grown, organic vegetables — Happy Meals are becoming passé. … Continue reading The Looming Death of Fast Food!
Don’t you just love pasta — I know I do! It is such a versatile food that can be prepared as a hot or cold dish. Whenever I’m searching for a quick and easy dish to prepare, I turn to pasta. Penne pasta is one type of pasta that I cook frequently. As in most of my pasta dishes, I opt to use the whole … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Chicken Florentine Penne Pasta
When it comes to buying food for myself and my family, I’m extremely conscientious and take great care to buy the best foods I can afford. I scrutinize food labels and buy the freshest produce. I know that organic produce is better, but it isn’t always economically feasible. Therefore, I buy local produce that’s in season. Since I’m not buying organic produce, which has lower … Continue reading 10 Most Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables
After 30-something years of preparing Sunday dinners, there are times when I get tired of cooking the same meals. But, I never grow tired of making spaghetti. Heck, who doesn’t love spaghetti. And, for any woman, who is short on time and wants to cook a tasty meal — spaghetti is the go-to dish. The preparation time for cooking spaghetti is about 30 minutes. Serve … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/Italian-Style Turkey Sausage
When I decided to adopt a vegetarian diet 30-plus years ago, I embraced it completely and never looked back — no more steaks, ribs, or burgers. But, this path to vegetarianism worked for me — you may not be ready to commit entirely to a meatless diet. But, that’s ok. You have to decide what works best for you. Adopting a vegetarian diet is a … Continue reading Is a Vegetarian Diet Right for You?
Recently, my family spent a few relaxing days at our favorite vacation spot: Destin, Florida. Prior to going, everyone was excited that we would be spending time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which, at times, can be very stressful. The thought of just being ‘beach bums’ was welcoming. As hard as we try, it is easy for us to become consumed … Continue reading The Best Things in Life are Free!
When the weather starts to heat up in Hotlanta, it’s time to lighten up Sunday dinner. It also gives me an excuse to fix a quick meal, and spend more time in the backyard enjoying the cool breeze, and listening to the birds. But, regardless to how much time I spend in the kitchen, I always put the same amount of love in each meal. … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Southwestern Citrus-Lime Chicken Salad
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