Years ago, I used to drink the equivalent of a big gulp a day of diet coke. Yes, that’s 64 ounces of diet coke each day. I gave it up about 15 years ago for lent, and it was absolute torture. During the forty days,...
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...
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...
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...
How’s your new year going? I'm sure your health and fitness goals are underway and you are making progress. Often we choose resolutions for things we've been struggling with for a while, like our weight or exercise. However, have you given any thought to resolutions...
The holiday season is upon us. From now until the new year, you will probably have many festive gatherings full of yummy, mouthwatering treats and family delicacies. Unfortunately, this can lead to annual weight gain, of which 51% occurs during the last six weeks of...