Category: Food And Diet
I have never been a frozen dinner type of person but since I get so many questions about the health value of the Lean Cuisine brand of foods, I decided to add it to my “Is It Healthy?” series. I’m not sure if it’s the TASTE of Lean …
When it comes to snacking with babies and toddlers (less than 2 years of age), it is easy to get stuck in a rut. It is hard to encourage variety, like I mentioned in the first Baby Bites post, when you have run out of new snack ideas! …
Preface: I work with babies and children on a daily basis and understand that feeding infants and toddlers can be a struggle. I’m not saying it is not a task in and of itself or trying to make it seem simple. I wrote this post because I hear …
I thought long and hard about what topic I wanted to use as my fifth post in this series and after careful consideration I decided to end with my ultimate rule for healthy eating: consuming REAL, WHOLE foods. Striving to keep my kitchen stocked with REAL ingredients and …
As promised, I provided a picture of moi this morning. I am noticing that the picture does not make my hair color look like it took a very drastic change but it is honestly hard to see the highlights/lowlights in the lighting of the camera. I adore my …
Before I begin, I would just like to mention that I had ZERO time last night to prepare any new recipes. I literally came home, stuffed a PB and J in my mouth, and then ran off to the salon to get my hair done. I’ve decided to …
The first day of my 5 components of healthy eating, I discussed choosing antibiotic and hormone free meat and dairy. I got a lot of great feedback about the post and so I’m hoping you will enjoy this next post as well! I have discussed the benefits of …
I have always classified myself and been classified by others as a “healthy eater.” I take pride in this because I truly feel that the key to longevity begins with nutrition. While I would never say that I omit certain foods or only eat a certain way, I …
The lowly bilberry has enjoyed a significant place in human nutrition and pharmacology since the Stone-Age. It is doubtful that Neanderthal Ned harvested bilberries because of their anti-aging properties, but he certainly benefited his health by enjoying their flavor and nutritional value. A member of the European blueberry …
If you are trying to lose weight, you’ll need to cut back on the amount of calories you are taking in each day. Think about the foods you eat. Write down everything you eat for just 1 day, and you’d be surprised how many extra calories you are …
