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
Over the weekend, I decided to invite a few friends over, for a barbecue, to celebrate my wedding anniversary. Being the perfectionist cook that I am, I decided to do all the cooking; hoping to introduce my way of healthy eating. While it was enjoyable having friends over, it was not so enjoyable preparing a lot of food for guests, who decided not to show … Continue reading Eat Your Veggies and Drink Them Too!
During my weekly grocery shopping, I always buy the same fruits: apples, bananas, and whatever fruit I think is in season. However, several months ago, the gala apples I always buy were simply tasteless. My husband and I like to chomp on an apple during our daily commute home. But, these apples tasted horrible. The sad thing is that they looked delicious. If I had … Continue reading Are You Buying Fruits & Veggies Out-of-Season?
In observance of Fruit & Veggies month, I’d like to bring attention to the wonderful world of salads. Sure, a salad is one of those dishes that you either love or hate. If you’re trying to lose weight and eating salad everyday, you may be growing tired of salad right about now. Eating salad can become extremely boring, especially if you’re often eating the same … Continue reading Fall in Love with Salad
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
If you’ve been thinking a lot about eating healthier, but can’t seem to find the discipline to do so, then try working towards healthy eating by taking baby steps. Instead of being so critical of yourself for not having the strength to just jump in, move towards your ultimate goal one step at a time. It is more important that you reach the goal of … Continue reading Take Baby Steps Towards Healthy Eating
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!
Are you confused about all the information on healthy diets and not sure which diet is right for you? And, are you looking for a healthy diet that is flexible and easy to follow? Well, take another look at the Mediterranean Diet. It is highly recommended, by the USDA, as one of the healthiest diets for adults. Let’s take a look at why the Mediterranean … Continue reading The Diet for Healthy Heart and Long Life
The holidays can bring more than just happiness and joy; extra pounds can become an uninvited guest. If you’re hosting holiday parties, help your guests eat healthier by serving healthy holiday appetizers. One of my favorite appetizers is a smoked salmon and cream cheese spread. This appetizer is very easy to prepare, and always gets rave reviews at my parties. I usually chill the spread … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Appetizers
Now that the nest is just about empty, I cook my most extravagant meals on Sundays. Well, not exactly extravagant, but I spend more time on Sunday meals than I do during the week. My husband loves my stuffed peppers, so I decided to make his favorite today. Stuffed peppers is a very easy meal to make, and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients. In … Continue reading Pleasurable Peppers
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