Tag: nutrition

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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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Heart Health, vegetarian

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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Fish, Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Mediterranean Diet, Recipe Ideas

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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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Uncategorized

Simplify Your Diet with Real Food

With so many food choices available, it can be difficult for one to choose foods that are healthy, and foods that shouldn’t be eaten. One way we can simplify our diets is by eating real food. Michael Pollan, best-selling author, in his book: In Defense of Food, writes: “Don’t eat anything that your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” Back in the day, before convenience … Continue reading Simplify Your Diet with Real Food

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Health and Wellness, healthy kitchen, Heart Health, Recipe Ideas, vegetables, vegetarian

Easy Ways to Eat Healthy; Even When You Hate Cooking

I’ll admit that I’m a foodie. I love cook books, watching cooking shows, playing Diner Dash, and writing about cooking. Despite the fact that I love cooking, there are moments when I don’t want to cook, which is usually after I’ve worked my 9-to-5 and driven 45 minutes in traffic. The one nice thing about my drive home is having the time to think of … Continue reading Easy Ways to Eat Healthy; Even When You Hate Cooking

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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Kids, Recipe Ideas

Is Your Child Eating Healthy at School?

When my children were younger, I took extra precautions to make sure they ate healthy at school. Being a working parent meant I wasn’t always around to monitor their eating habits. Since my children had vegetarian diets, I made it a priority to make the school aware of their dietary habits. So, when school started and the little darlings headed to school, they each had … Continue reading Is Your Child Eating Healthy at School?

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Life without Fruits & Vegetables

Imagine for a minute a life without fruits and vegetables, and only having access to poor quality food. Day after day your meals consist of foods high in sodium, preservatives, and sugar. I couldn’t imagine a life without a good salad. Could you? Yet, for many people living in rural and urban areas, a life without fresh fruits and vegetables is a reality. These areas … Continue reading Life without Fruits & Vegetables

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Burgers, Grilling Ideas, Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Heart Health, Recipe Ideas, Turkey

Get the Skinny on Burgers!

Is the burger the “star”attraction at your cookout? Do you put a lot of effort into buying the best beef, the soft white buns and all the fixins. You and your guests may think that a barbecue wouldn’t be the same without a great American burger. You may not know, but your average burger can also pack on a whole lot of calories. Sorry to … Continue reading Get the Skinny on Burgers!

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fruits, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Salads

Real Men Do Eat Salad!

My loving husband is what you might call “A man’s man.” He’s big, strong, and carries himself like a “real man.” But, contrary to his big physique, he’s not your average meat and potatoes kind of guy — he loves salad! Of course, my husband’s salads are not the dainty portions that I eat. His salads are a meal-size portion loaded with his favorite veggies … Continue reading Real Men Do Eat Salad!

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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Heart Health, Salads, vegetarian

Pump Up Your Salad!

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!

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