Trying to get and stay healthy takes a lot of commitment and effort. Sometimes, it’s not easy to stay motivated. But, with a little help from a nutrition or fitness app, we can reach our goal and reap the benefits of a healthier, lifestyle. I love that I can use technology to help me sustain a healthy, lifestyle. I’m constantly tracking my health vitals with … Continue reading Want to Get Healthy? There’s an App for that!
If you’ve been thinking about improving your diet and getting healthy, the month of March would be a good time! Why? March is National Nutrition March®, a yearly campaign, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to educate the general public on the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and being healthy. Good nutrition, along with physical activity, can help reduce the … Continue reading Ready. Set. Get Healthy! It’s National Nutrition Month!
I wish that it wasn’t so complicated trying to make sense of all the health and nutrition information we receive on a daily basis. As consumers, we’re told that a healthy way of eating is best, certain types of foods are bad, and exercising is a must. Then, we’re left to figure out this information on our own. But, what if we could change just … Continue reading This One Change Can Kick-Start Weight Loss
As consumers, we’re bombarded daily with nutrition information, to supposedly help us make better health choices. I don’t know about you, but the more information I read, the more I’m puzzled about whether I’m getting enough of the right nutrients. Protein is definitely one of those puzzling nutrients that gets me in a tizzy: Am I getting enough? Am I getting too much? Which foods … Continue reading Puzzled about Protein?
I’m often asked by friends, family, and colleagues ‘how do I maintain a healthy diet?’ They wonder if I ever miss certain foods. And, ‘how do I prevent getting bored by eating the same foods?’ Well, a healthy diet has been a part of my life for over three decades. But, I learned over the years that a little creativity goes a long way in … Continue reading Are You a Healthy, Food Hacker?
I absolutely love Mediterranean cuisine! But, what’s not to love about this cuisine: it’s flavorful and healthy. Since I’m in no mood to cook a time-consuming meal during the week, I wait until I have more time on the weekends to prepare a meal like the one below. Not too long ago, I wanted to prepare stuffed chicken breasts with spinach and feta. There were … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Let’s face it, trying to stick to a diet, lose or maintain weight is hard work. It requires dedication and commitment. Day after day, we do our best to stick to our goal, but it can get downright depressing at times. Especially, if we’re not seeing a change, when we step on the scale. But, don’t fret! There’s a simple trick we can use on … Continue reading Try this Simple Trick to Losing Weight!
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t want to hear anything about turkey, and glad that Thanksgiving is over, and that the dang turkey is gone. Though we’ve salvaged all the white and dark meat possible, and thrown away the carcass, we still have to appreciate the after-Thanksgiving meals we created from that wonderful bird! This year, instead of cooking a whole turkey, I … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Turkey Pot Pie
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!
Nothing evokes fond memories and emotions like good food! And, this Thanksgiving I’d like to believe that I served my family plates filled with love and memories of family togetherness. I blessed my family with succulent, turkey breast marinated with olive oil and fresh garlic; tender, green beans; candied carrots flavored with pineapples and raisins, macaroni & cheese, and silky, smooth, butternut squash pie — … Continue reading The Power of Love on a Plate!
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