"The six biggest doctors in the world are sun, rest, exercise, diet, self-respect, and friends. Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life." -Charlie Chaplin This quote is a wonderful summary of the activities we enjoyed at the Pure Simple...
There's not a right or wrong way to grocery shop, but I've found a few tricks to help me shop smart, get the healthiest foods available, and save money as well! Avoiding overly processed foods and altering recipes to include produce that’s in season are...
While lockdowns have lifted over a good bit of the country, many of us are still sticking to a once-weekly trip to the supermarket or farmer’s market. We buy a big bounty, and then before we can eat it all, the bananas are browning. Yet,...
Given what’s been happening over the past few months, it’s important to keep your immune system in tip top shape. Often, when we feel we are coming down with something, we stock up on vitamin C, zinc and herbal teas, using the home remedies we...
One of my favorite kitchen appliances is the Instant Pot. There are so many different ways to use an instant pot that you may have never thought about. An instant pot is a multi-purpose pressure cooker that will save you so much time and hassle...
Are you struggling to put 3 meals a day on the table for your family? Here are a few strategies to help reduce the overwhelm: 1) Cook two meals: Make a bigger brunch and dinner, so you can avoid cooking a 3rd meal. This is particularly good...
Planning ahead is one of the keys to success. Having healthy snacks available will help you avoid high-sugar, processed snacks that will leave you feeling unsatisfied and bloated. Here are eight healthy snack ideas that will satisfy you and hold you over until your next...
There are countless reasons for not eating healthy foods -- a hectic day at work, no time to shop, not sure how to cook healthier meals, or the thought that healthy food is too expensive. With a few tweaks, healthy eating doesn’t have to be...
Healthy entertaining means healthy business! Don't let entertaining for business derail your healthy eating goals. Check out the top tips my clients use to ensure they can entertain without the gain. Plan ahead Don’t show up to the restaurant starving or before you know it you've scarfed...
The goal of most restaurants is to provide easy, inexpensive food that tastes and smells delicious. Often that means nutrition takes a back seat when dishes are laden with rich sauces, creamy dressings and lots of fried accompaniments with limited vegetables and whole grains. Check out...