Trying to get and stay healthy takes a lot of commitment and effort. Sometimes, it’s not easy to stay motivated. But, with a little help from a nutrition or fitness app, we can reach our goal and reap the benefits of a healthier, lifestyle. I love that I can use technology to help me sustain a healthy, lifestyle. I’m constantly tracking my health vitals with … Continue reading Want to Get Healthy? There’s an App for that!
As consumers, we’re bombarded daily with nutrition information, to supposedly help us make better health choices. I don’t know about you, but the more information I read, the more I’m puzzled about whether I’m getting enough of the right nutrients. Protein is definitely one of those puzzling nutrients that gets me in a tizzy: Am I getting enough? Am I getting too much? Which foods … Continue reading Puzzled about Protein?
I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions. I find that after about a month, those resolutions are cast aside. And, I’m back where I started. What works for me is to take a mental note of those things that I can improve upon: increase my fitness activities, drink more water, stress less, etc. I don’t give myself a timeframe, I just take baby steps … Continue reading Tips for Getting Healthy in 2015
With the holiday season approaching, trying to manage and maintain a healthy weight can become a struggle. The challenge is harder when you consume more empty calories than needed. Exactly what are empty calories? These are calories you get from sugars and solid fats that are added to processed and prepared foods. Some added sugars listed on food labels are: high-fructose corn syrup, anhydrous dextrose, … Continue reading Are You Filling Up on Empty Calories?
Can you imagine life without fast food? Well, that reality may happen sooner than we think. According to a recent article, Americans are dissing fast food for healthier food choices. This may mean a slow death for fast food. Yep, Americans are opting to eat more from places like Chipotle, which serves hormone-free meats and locally grown, organic vegetables — Happy Meals are becoming passé. … Continue reading The Looming Death of Fast Food!
Recently, my family spent a few relaxing days at our favorite vacation spot: Destin, Florida. Prior to going, everyone was excited that we would be spending time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which, at times, can be very stressful. The thought of just being ‘beach bums’ was welcoming. As hard as we try, it is easy for us to become consumed … Continue reading The Best Things in Life are Free!
After a long, weekend away celebrating my wedding anniversary, the last thing I wanted to do was spend a lot of time in the kitchen, after returning home. Whenever I’m short on time, or just don’t feel like preparing a time-consuming dinner, I always resort to my favorite: breakfast, or brinner (breakfast for dinner). My southern comfort breakfast, with baked salmon, is a favorite in … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Southern Comfort Breakfast with Baked Salmon
Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary. Wow! That’s a lifetime in comparison to the short duration of many marriages today. What has helped our love to endure is that we not only vowed to: “…have and hold, in sickness and in health,” but we committed to helping each other stay healthy. Because we had already adopted a vegetarian lifestyle before we … Continue reading A Marriage Made in Healthy!
These days, trying to make sense of the vast amount of nutrition information is mind-boggling. We find ourselves perplexed about the right foods to eat, and how much food to eat. One nutrition topic of confusion is carbohydrates. How important are carbs? Are you wondering which carbs are good or bad? Knowing the answers to these questions, and having a clearer understanding can help us … Continue reading Carbs Demystified!
During the summer months, I enjoy spending time in my yard. After working all week, watering, feeding, and maintaining my flowers on the weekend, is a welcome joy. When Saturday morning arrives, my husband and I start our day having coffee on the deck. Then, it’s time to get to work! He’s usually cutting the lawn, while I’m plucking the weeds. Let me just say … Continue reading Pluck Your Weeds!
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