Sometimes when we are trying to make healthier food choices, we feel like we have to give up our favorite restaurants. But almost any restaurant has healthier options if you educate yourself ahead of time because sometimes the best choice is not always the obvious one. For example, Chinese food can be a diet destroyer […]
Many times an invitation to a game night or a football party will include the phrase “a plate to share”. This usually means providing some kind of snack so that the host(ess) will not feel obligated to provide (and pay for) the refreshments for the whole group. The bonus feature is that is also ensures […]
Most people start the new year with the intention of eating healthier. But staring at unknown fields of greens at the grocery store can be daunting. Incorporate new foods into existing recipes slowly so that your taste buds have time to adjust. Here are three easy ways to gradually incorporate those healthier choices into your […]
The number one resolution in the United States every year is to lose weight. It happens over and over, people resolve to get to the gym, to eat better, to take the dog on more walks – all in an effort to lose weight. Whether it is an intentional resolution or not, it’s never a […]
How do you transport your food to work, whether that be breakfast, lunch, snacks, or all of the above? Are you the type to take a traditional brown paper sack or have you upgraded? The advantages of the brown paper sack are that the material is recyclable and they are super inexpensive to buy. The […]
We normally consider salads a spring and summer dish. In the fall and winter, we usually feel more like having a hearty soup or a rich stew. But here are some delicious winter salads to ward off the chill. One of the tricks is to make sure it includes at least one warm to hot […]
Even the most iron-willed dieters will tell you that the holidays can be difficult. There are always so many favorite meals being served, and there are treats everywhere you look it seems. But as long as you maintain a realistic balance, you should be able to stick with the diet and still enjoy the holiday […]
Whether you are hosting the party or just attending one, it can be very difficult to maintain a healthy diet when the holidays are upon us. Being mentally prepared can help stave off the temptation to hang out next to the tray of homemade fudge! Try to plan ahead. If you know you are attending […]
Starting in early October, I begin having visions of Thanksgiving favorites. Growing up in the south, that means cornbread dressing, squash casserole, twice baked potatoes, and of course, sweet potato casserole. Sure, a few slices of white turkey breast are relatively low in fat and calories, but who eats just plain turkey? So I have […]
I will never understand why so many farmers markets close at the end of the summer, when fall produce goodies are so tasty and delicious! One of the biggest fall soups that people seem to love contains pumpkin and/or squash. A Roasted Pumpkin Soup can be made with pumpkin or squash. The key is roasting the […]
