The cold season is well under way, and believe it or not, you already have the best secret weapon for fighting colds. No, it’s not your medicine cabinet; it’s your kitchen. That’s right! The family kitchen is the best defense against colds. Why? Because the kitchen is your science lab for preparing and storing foods that help fight against the common cold. Just recently, I … Continue reading Don’t Ignore Your Secret Weapon for Fighting Colds
Love is in the air! Romantic dinners for two, at a cozy restaurant are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. But, if you’ve stuck with your New Year’s resolution to be healthy, you don’t want to resort back to old habits by eating unhealthy on this day. So, how do you maintain a healthy diet while eating out? Well, with a little planning, creativity, and will power, … Continue reading Dine Healthy On Valentine’s Day!
In honor of Black History Month, I’d like to focus on why it’s important to eat and prepare healthy, soul food. When you think of soul food, you usually think of foods that are fried, high in trans fats, sugars, and calories. Rightly so; traditional soul foods are prepared with lard, butter, white sugar, fatty meats, white flour, and other lesser quality ingredients. Daily consumption … Continue reading Start a New Tradition: Celebrate a Healthy, Black History Month
In my last week’s post, I mentioned that I rarely get sick, which I credit to my vegetarian diet. However, in addition to eating healthy, I always make sure that my immune-boosting, flu-protecting, survival kit is stocked and ready. And, you may wonder exactly what is in my kit. Well, below are the items I make sure I have available and accessible when the flu … Continue reading Stock Your Flu-Survival Kit Now!
If you haven’t heard, the flu virus is spreading rapidly, and ready to attack any human in its path. So, if you haven’t taken any precautions to protect yourself from the flu, now is a good time. Prior to the flu season, I start making preparations to build up my immune system. I’m one of those people, who rarely get sick, and have never had … Continue reading Flu-proof Your Body
Each new year signals the start of something fresh and new. Maybe you have goals for a new career, relationship, better finances, and better health. But where do you start? The beginning of all things start with a single thought. The changes you want to see in the new year start with you! That’s right! You alone have the power to create a new life … Continue reading Start the New Year with a New You!
The end of year is usually a time of reflection, and with the ending of 2012 just around the corner, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on some of the healthy food trends of 2012. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it lists some of the trends that made it to our tables and fridge: Healthy in a hurry – easily … Continue reading Healthy, Food Trends of 2012
If you’re entertaining for New Year’s Eve, there’s no better way to start 2013 than to serve your guests healthy selections. By serving healthy foods, you’ll help your guests to get a jump-start on a new year of eating healthy. Here’s a list of healthy recipes to add to your New Year’s Eve party menu: Cocktails Raspberry Champagne Punch Sparkling Cider Mimosa Pomegranate Champagne Punch … Continue reading Ring in the New Year Healthy!
If you’re tired of buying traditional holiday gifts: pajamas, robes, ties, Christmas sweaters, which probably end up at the returns department, think about buying gifts that keep giving year after year. Healthy holiday gifts will give family and friends years of enjoyment, not to mention healthy benefits. And, you’ll feel better knowing that your gift contributed to a loved one’s health & well-being. There are … Continue reading 12 Gift Ideas with Healthy Benefits
There are two things synonymous with traditional soul food: flavorful and unhealthy. While eating a soul food meal can leave you in a state of immense satisfaction; a daily diet of food high in sodium, sugar, and fat will put you at risk for developing a chronic illness such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. The secret to cooking healthy, soul food is all … Continue reading Secrets to Cooking Healthy, Soul Food for Thanksgiving
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