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
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
Let’s face it, many times our family and friends have a lot of influence over us. We tend to make decisions based on what they think and feel. Growing up, my family was no exception. They tried to discourage me from adopting a vegetarian diet. Eating soul food high in sodium, sugar, and bad fats was all I had ever known. Why would I want … Continue reading Stand Your Ground: Eat Healthy
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!
Everyone seems to be on the healthy track these days; even fast food restaurants. Menus that have long advertised foods high in trans fats, sodium, and calories are now graced with seemingly healthier choices. But, are they healthier? We, as consumers, rely on food producers and merchants to be transparent when it comes to the production and selling of foods. Honesty, is the least we … Continue reading Don’t Believe the Hype! What Fast Food Menus Don’t Reveal
When it comes to having good health, don’t let your pockets be the controlling factor. A lack of funds shouldn’t be an excuse for not eating healthy. Instead, buy the best food that your money will allow. We all know that fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive. And, it seems that all foods that are good for you are just as costly. But, with a … Continue reading Buy the Best Food You Can Afford
If you’re traveling out of town for Spring Break, or just planning ahead for summer vacation, you’ll want to make sure you and your family still eat healthy while on the road. Though it may be tempting to just stop at the many fast food places along the highway, it is much more practical and wise to pack your own food. When my kids were … Continue reading Pack Healthy for Your Road Trip
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
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