Two of my main criteria for cooking are: I like things healthy and I like things simple. That’s what drives me in the kitchen. Because of that, I’ve become a great fan of the Crock Pot. It’s a great way to save time and keep things simple. […]
Read more →Fat Free Salad Dressings are Fattening If maintaining a healthy weight is something you strive for, it’s important to know where there are hidden pitfalls in the foods you may be consuming. When I teach clients about label reading I always mention a quote from the book […]
Read more →Fall Cooking When Fall arrives I’m always more inspired to cook. Especially on Sundays. I like easy healthy recipes that can simmer for hours in a crock pot or on a stove. I especially love the ones that I can use throughout the week to make meal […]
Read more →Minestrone Soup has it all: Whole-Food Plant-Based. Gluten-Free. Dairy-Free. A Complete Meal. I am always looking for healthy plant-based low glycemic recipes and what a delight to come across this bountiful recipe for Minestrone Soup. I received it in an email from Cindy Crockett of Harvest Grove […]
Read more →I love Miso soup. I was first introduced to it when I spent a weekend at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. They served it for breakfast! And since I was there to learn about health and nutrition I tried it and it changed the way I […]
Read more →Pasta seems to be a favorite “go to” meal for families. It’s a comfort food and it can be very easy to prepare as you will see with the recipe I’ve included here. If you are looking for ways to make healthier pasta dishes here are 2 […]
Read more →The benefits of beet juice have researchers wondering just how far these will go. Findings have already been published on the benefits of beet juice on lowering blood pressure. Spurred on by such positive findings Cheryl Bushnell, MD, director of Wake Forest Baptist Health’s Comprehensive Stroke Center, […]
Read more →Kale Slaw with Mustard Seed Dressing Kale is a nutrient-dense food which means it is high in nutrients. It is a great source of vitamins A,C and K, and it is low in calories. I recently had the chance to attend a raw food demo by certified […]
Read more →I’ve never looked at a “Life is Good” logo and not smiled. This one in particular reminds me that Spring planting is underway and fresh local produce is not far behind. Spring and Summer is a great time to incorporate healthier foods into our daily choices. Even […]
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