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Wedding Waistline
The summertime wedding date has been set, the venue will be gorgeous, the perfect wedding dress has been found BUT your waistline is not what you have dreamed of. It’s not too late to start making healthy choices to shed a few pounds before the big day. Read the rest of this entry…
SPRING CLEANING
Spring is here, and this is a great time to begin spring housecleaning. Start in the kitchen – it is a primary source of germs and bacteria. It needs a good once-over at least yearly.
Clean out the old. Throw away: Read the rest of this entry…
Look Out Stomach, Here it Comes!
Millions of Americans suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS. With this intestinal problem, people will experience gas, bloating and often diarrhea after eating certain foods. It is very uncomfortable. It is sometimes so problematic that people stop travelling because they never know if their gastrointestinal tract (GI) tract will “act up” and cause problems. Read the rest of this entry…
Game Day Fun!
Who doesn’t love a great football game, especially the Super Bowl, and the fun foods that go with it. It becomes second nature, when you eat healthy anyway, to just continue the trend by modifying the game day recipes. Read the rest of this entry…
Drive Through… Right at Home!
Millions of Americans eat out every single day. Some children never see meals prepared in their kitchens. As a result, one-third of daily calories are eaten away from home – and that means we lose control of the food we eat. Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, the WEIGHT BEAST Can Be Tamed
I hear it over and over from postmenopausal women: “I am heavier then ever and I just can’t seem to lose weight.” Well, it may feel like that but the good news is that you CAN lose weight. It takes a different effort from when you were younger but you can drop those pounds, especially the ones around the waistline that increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Read the rest of this entry…
Stay the Course
YES, you can get through the holiday season without a weight gain. As you dust off those once-a-year recipes that you make for holiday gatherings, continue to use the same healthy ingredients that you choose all year long. This will keep the calories on the lean side. Read the rest of this entry…
Tis the Season…
to pull out your family-favorite holiday recipes. With Thanksgiving kicking things off next week, and holiday parties and gatherings to follow, now is the time to plan for those occasions. Look over the ingredients in your recipes to see if any can be adjusted to lighten up the calories, sodium, fat or sugar content without reducing the flavor. Read the rest of this entry…
Don’t Get Squishy in the Tummy
The greatest risk for developing diabetes, besides having a family history, is having extra fat in the tummy. This leads to insulin resistance, then pre-diabetes, and eventually type 2 diabetes. The good news is that a simple tape measure can keep you on track. Snugly measure around your waistline: women should be 35 inches or less, and men should be 40 inches or less. Read the rest of this entry…
Pick Fresh Apples
What a great time of year for visiting the local orchards to pick healthy, high-fiber apples. When you have a few extra minutes in the morning, be sure to make apple pancakes with the kids. A simple recipe follows below. You can also add chopped apples to muffins, quick breads, and even meatloaf! Read the rest of this entry…
