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!
In last week’s post, I talked about the health benefits of eating salad, and the nutritional value of various vegetables used in salads. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get healthy, eating salad is the way to go! But, did you know that you can ‘Pump Up’ the health benefits of your salad even more, by adding other foods rich in protein. So, in … Continue reading Pump Up Your Salad!
When I chose a vegetarian diet over 30 years ago, I knew there were health benefits, but I didn’t think much of the value of good health. But, after having a family, I realized that good health is quite valuable. So, each day, for myself and my family, I make healthy eating choices: no red meat or pork, plenty of fruits and vegetables, foods low … Continue reading How Valuable is Good Health?
I just returned from a much needed beach vacation: white sand, emerald green waters, palm trees, and jazz music — what more could a person ask for? Going to the beach each year fits into my overall life plan of living healthy. It allows me time to slow down, reflect, and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle involves much more than just eating … Continue reading Embrace Healthy!
I love a good laugh! There’s nothing like a side-aching, eye-tearing, hearty laugh. After a long, stressful day at work, my husband and I always get in a good laugh, during dinner, with one of our favorite comedy shows. A couple episodes of Martin, and we’ve had our fix for the day. We’ve all heard the term “Laughter is the best medicine.” Laughter not only … Continue reading Laugh a Day, May Keep Heart Attack Away!
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