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
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
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
Although I’ve been vegetarian for over 30 years, I still find myself getting bored with eating the same foods day after day. I particularly get this feeling when it comes to salad. Sure, salads are great, but eating a plate of lettuce every day can get boring. What keeps me from getting salad boredom is a little creativity. Each time I make a salad I … Continue reading Avoid Salad Boredom with These Recipe Ideas
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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