We are a fat nation. By far, the USA has more than its fair share of over weight–obese– individuals. Our portions are larger than they should be, and we eat when we are not hungry because food literally surrounds us. We know all this, and still we must eat, and we must choose wisely and [...]
Autumn weather is by far my favorite. The crisp, cool morning air that warms up to a delightful sunny day is everything I dream about! Many of you know that I am the mother of 2 new poodles now, a middle-aged rescue mini named Smokey and a 7 month old, 47.3 pound Australian Standard poodle [...]
Okay, I came home from work, hungry and slightly irritable, and Sandy was up working at his Mom’s house. I wanted to make something for dinner and at the same time, use up some veggies that were on “borrowed time”. That eggplant needed to be cooked! Mind you, I was tired and needed something fullfilling [...]
Spring into early summer is the time of year for green salads. I eat a huge one every day. The nutrients, phytochemicals and chlorophyl are so good for my body: I always feel so clean after eating lots of salad. The variety of greens available is amazing, from mild Bibb lettuces to spicy mustard and [...]
When I think about my favorite fruits and vegetables, I realize that my favorites change with the seasons. I do my best to eat locally, and plan my meals around those things that are ripening as we speak. Right now, I have only one thing on my mind- BERRIES.
Berries—I can’t get enough of them. [...]
Had to take a moment and write about these goodies. They are truly awesome!!
We all know when we get a craving for something. Something sweet, something salty, something warm and rich, something crunchy. Well, I have the healthy answer for the something crunchy part! What would you think of a gluten and wheat free cracker [...]
Okay, I understand that this is not every woman’s favorite subject, but I also know that it is something that many women know about all too well. For some reason, it is a condition that plagues women far more frequently than men.
When I do intakes on my patients and clients, one of the things I [...]
It seems like it is easier to get fresh vegetables into the diet during the warmer months, with all the salad greens and tomatoes and such. But it is just as important to get your veggies in the winter months as well, especially when we are drawn to more unhealthy foods that are heavier, greasier [...]
Ah, the comforts of a buttery bowl of pasta, or mashed potatoes and gravy. A casserole of mac and cheese, hot and bubbly out of the oven. Now that is true comfort food, real Americana. Real unhealthy, actually. But what to do on those cold, long wintery nights, when salad and veggies just don’t “do [...]
I write to you from beautiful, snowy Lake Placid! Bolo and I went out for a super 2.5 mile hike through the woods, up hills and over streams—oh, it was lovely! But neither of us left the cabin before having a good, energy-sustaining breakfast.
Do you eat breakfast everyday? You should!! It’s the perfect way to set [...]
