Want to be healthy? Read it before you eat it! That is my motto. Properly reading a nutrition label is a MUST if you are considering making health part of your lifestyle. Many people do not know how to read a nutrition label because
Who doesn’t love pizza? It is just un-American to dislike the simple, easy to make concoction of dough, tomato sauce, and cheese! I am going to give you three pizza recipes that will make your taste buds scream. These are individual pizzas, so you can
Eating healthy is easy. Eating healthy on a budget is not. I was with a good friend last week who has become an “extreme couponer” :o) and she asked me if I knew of ways to eat healthy on a budget. This got my wheels turning and I
So, I know that I am far, far away from having to send my baby off to school with a packed lunch and healthy snacks but I started thinking……what do I feed a child?? I don’t want them always turning to candy bars, bagged chips, and sodas, so
Having friends over at the last minute and you need to make something quick and delicious for them to nosh on? Try these healthy, light dishes that take virtually no time at all so that you can spend time catching up.
Tomato, Basil, & Asparagus Pasta Salad
Ever crave sun, sand, and a good ole lobster roll? Most people do not have the luxury of living on the coast and being able to eat fresh seafood on a daily basis. I am going to give you two recipes that will make you think of your
We all hear the talk…..simple vs. complex carbs (or white vs. brown carbs). It’s time I broke it down for you so you know exactly why complex carbohydrates are healthier for your body.
What are carbohydrates? They are one of three macronutrients. They provide 4 calories
I got this recipe from a friend who I have taught over the years how to eat well. She told me that her husband made this soup for them this past weekend and she highly recommended it. Seafood, to a pregnant woman kind of sounded gross.
Yes! You can eat Chinese food…..just not from the restaurants. Restaurants load their food down with fat, salt, msg, and calorie laden heavy meals. Instead of wasting your money on a meal that is going to weigh you down and make you feel gross, try these two simple
Not only are cherries delicious and refreshing, they have several health benefits as well. Cherries are one of natures most powerful anti-inflammatory. Athletes are starting to catch on to the phenomenon of cherry juice and they are drinking it before a big race and after an