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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, healthy kitchen, Healthy Living

Start a New Tradition: Celebrate a Healthy, Black History Month

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

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Stock Your Flu-Survival Kit Now!

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!

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Flu-proof Your Body

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

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Start the New Year with a New You!

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!

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Healthy, Food Trends of 2012

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

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Ring in the New Year Healthy!

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!

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12 Gift Ideas with Healthy Benefits

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

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Take Control of Your Well-Being for the Holidays!

The holiday season usually marks a time of festive planning, family gatherings, and celebrations. But, it also is a time that many of us will feel stressed, overburdened and depressed. However, before the holiday season is in full force, we can take steps now to ensure that mind, body, and spirit, are healthy. Oftentimes, holiday planning introduces a whole new dimension of being stressed out. … Continue reading Take Control of Your Well-Being for the Holidays!

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Healthify Your Halloween!

If you’re trying to stay healthy, don’t be tricked by all the treats, at Halloween! In just one day, it is easy to destroy all your good efforts to eat right and exercise, by loading up on sugary, high-calorie sweets. I know it is tempting; you tell yourself that you’ll have just one mini Hershey candy. Before you know it you’ve eaten the entire bag, … Continue reading Healthify Your Halloween!

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Healthy Food Fusion: Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables

Since I don’t normally cook from recipes, I find myself fusing different ethnic tastes, and many times I’ve surprised myself with the outcome. One such meal is the dish pictured here, which I called Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables: The preparation for this dish was relatively easy and quick. I used simple ingredients: whole wheat angel hair pasta, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, fire-roasted diced … Continue reading Healthy Food Fusion: Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables

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