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...
If your metabolism is healthy and running normally, it burns calories and keeps you feeling good. Exercise and plenty of sleep also help your metabolism function optimally. However, certain foods can slow down your metabolism and sabotage your efforts. Do you regularly eat these potential metabolism-busters? 1....
Some people can eat what they want without worry -- but for many others, certain foods can trigger reactions. Some of those reactions may be so mild that you don’t associate them with what you're eating, while others are more severe and could require medical...
Summer is in full swing -- the airports are packed with eager travelers off to their summer destinations and the interstates are more crowded than usual. Due to the crowds, you're probably at the airport several hours before take-off to allow adequate time for check-in....
Dining outside on a warm summer night is one of my favorite parts of the season -- from picnics at the park to big backyard barbecue gatherings. Many memories are made as we gather around a table to enjoy a meal alfresco. Unfortunately, much of what...
Do you ever find yourself looking into the pantry or fridge, searching for something to eat – even though you just finished eating 20 minutes ago? Many of you resonated with this question asked in last month’s blog post and started thinking a bit more about...
It’s that time of year again. Time to take stock of the previous year and set some goals for the new year. Each year, we proudly proclaim our New Year’s Resolutions, which we truly mean to accomplish, but unfortunately, nearly all of them fall flat...