With so many food choices available, it can be difficult for one to choose foods that are healthy, and foods that shouldn’t be eaten. One way we can simplify our diets is by eating real food. Michael Pollan, best-selling author, in his book: In Defense of Food, writes: “Don’t eat anything that your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” Back in the day, before convenience … Continue reading Simplify Your Diet with Real Food
When my children were younger, I took extra precautions to make sure they ate healthy at school. Being a working parent meant I wasn’t always around to monitor their eating habits. Since my children had vegetarian diets, I made it a priority to make the school aware of their dietary habits. So, when school started and the little darlings headed to school, they each had … Continue reading Is Your Child Eating Healthy at School?
Summer squash is plentiful during the month of July. The farmers markets and grocers are stocked with yellow squash, zucchini, and pattypan (the big, green and yellow squash). Yet, with so much variety and abundance of squash, it can be difficult to think of new ways to prepare it. There are many ways that summer squash can be prepared: grilled, sauteed, fried, and roasted are … Continue reading New Ways to Enjoy Summer Squash
In my previous post, I talked about the idea of juicing leftover salad mix. Well, this week I finally got around to trying out this idea. Before I juiced, I bought 3 cans of fruit nectar: Jumex peach, pear, and mango. There were many varieties, but since these are a few of my favorite fruits, I decided to buy these. I also thought that these … Continue reading My Love-Hate Affair with Veggie Juice
Imagine for a minute a life without fruits and vegetables, and only having access to poor quality food. Day after day your meals consist of foods high in sodium, preservatives, and sugar. I couldn’t imagine a life without a good salad. Could you? Yet, for many people living in rural and urban areas, a life without fresh fruits and vegetables is a reality. These areas … Continue reading Life without Fruits & Vegetables
Is the burger the “star”attraction at your cookout? Do you put a lot of effort into buying the best beef, the soft white buns and all the fixins. You and your guests may think that a barbecue wouldn’t be the same without a great American burger. You may not know, but your average burger can also pack on a whole lot of calories. Sorry to … Continue reading Get the Skinny on Burgers!
My loving husband is what you might call “A man’s man.” He’s big, strong, and carries himself like a “real man.” But, contrary to his big physique, he’s not your average meat and potatoes kind of guy — he loves salad! Of course, my husband’s salads are not the dainty portions that I eat. His salads are a meal-size portion loaded with his favorite veggies … Continue reading Real Men Do Eat Salad!
In last week’s post, I talked about the health benefits of eating salad, and the nutritional value of various vegetables used in salads. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get healthy, eating salad is the way to go! But, did you know that you can ‘Pump Up’ the health benefits of your salad even more, by adding other foods rich in protein. So, in … Continue reading Pump Up Your Salad!
Now that the summer grilling season has officially started, you can start planning a healthy menu for your next barbecue. This would be the perfect time to introduce family and friends to a variety of healthy food choices. Plan your menu around a food theme: Southwestern grilled chicken or steak fajitas would be a perfect start mango or watermelon salsa orange & avocado salad with … Continue reading Plan a Healthy Barbecue
Are you finding yourself feeling hungry most of the day? You’re eating, but not feeling satisfied. Well, one reason for your constant hunger may be the lack of lean protein in your diet. Eating foods high in lean protein, such as fish, lean meat, poultry, soybean, and eggs help curb hunger and promote weight loss. In fact, foods high in protein keep you feeling fuller … Continue reading Tame Your Hunger
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