When it comes to having good health, don’t let your pockets be the controlling factor. A lack of funds shouldn’t be an excuse for not eating healthy. Instead, buy the best food that your money will allow. We all know that fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive. And, it seems that all foods that are good for you are just as costly. But, with a … Continue reading Buy the Best Food You Can Afford
Before you buy that box of macaroni and cheese, or that frozen pizza, ask yourself if you really know what’s hiding in your food? The answer is probably No. Many of us are not aware of how to read food labels or what ingredients we need to avoid. Many frozen and processed foods contain unhealthy amounts of sodium, sugar, and fat. High levels of these … Continue reading Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Food?
For Valentine’s Day, are you planning on cooking your loved one a fabulous meal, or surprising them with dinner out at their favorite restaurant? If so, make your meal an even healthier Valentine’s gift by choosing low-sodium ingredients and entrees. Why does lower-sodium matter? High-sodium diets contribute to high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke. In its February edition of Vital … Continue reading Don’t Be Salty on Valentine’s Day!
Whenever I tell someone I don’t eat meat, particularly meat-eaters, I get the usual looks that say “You poor soul, how do you survive?” Or, “What planet are you from?” My answer to them is always the same: “Every meal you make with red meat, I can find a substitute and prepare a meal that tastes just as good, or even better.” Don’t get me … Continue reading I’m Not a Sistah from Another Planet; I just don’t eat meat!
Eating healthy isn’t complicated. In fact, you can prepare very healthy meals using simple ingredients, such as vegetables. The other day, for dinner, I made grilled eggplant sandwiches topped with sauteed red and green peppers, and onions. Along with my sandwich, I had a cup of tomato and basil soup. Mmm! delicious! Continue reading Healthy Made Simple!
The beginning place for healthy eating starts in your kitchen. However, your kitchen could also be a place for sickness if healthy, nutritious foods are not prepared. Whenever my husband or children come down with a cold, I head to my kitchen and cook up a batch of french onion soup and a salad with plenty of fresh garlic. Amazingly, the next day they are … Continue reading Your kitchen is your lab
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