You are in the midst of a stressful, heated discussion when someone yells, “Oh, go take a hike!” The intent was not most likely one of a friendly proposal on how to reduce stress, but it actually is a great piece of advice! Hiking, or if you prefer, walking are wonderful ways to reduce stress. [...]
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The Super Bowl is more than a football game-its tradition! For some, it doesn’t matter so much who wins or loses; it’s all about the half time show and of course the amazing commercials that everyone loves to talk about the next day. And it’s the perfect event to bring the family together. After a [...]
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Thick Old-Fashioned Vegetarian Cabbage Soup Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage, cut into 8 sections 3 cups celery, diced fine 2 cups cauliflower, sliced 3 cups onions, diced 2 cups diced tomatoes or 2 cans stewed tomatoes 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 Tablespoons olive oil 6 cups vegetable stock 1-2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper to [...]
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I like this cookie recipe for many reasons. It has only a few ingredients which makes it for a quick preparation. You can lower the sugar amount (or use a sugar substitute like Splenda) and they still taste great. You can add food coloring or sprinkles to change the look of the cookie. The kids [...]
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4 Stress Relief Tips to Better Enjoy the Holidays… and make Shopping Entertaining & Decorating a Breeze! Its official, the holiday season is here! Does just thinking about all the shopping, entertaining, and decorating and your ever-shrinking budget send you into a tizzy? Relax. With a bit of thoughtful preparation and some helpful parameters, you [...]
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For many, the fourth Thursday in November can be the beginning of “holiday weight gain” from celebrating the holidays. The Thanksgiving meal has been estimated to be 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat! But don’t blame the turkey. It’s all those side dishes loaded with butter, sugar, cream and oil. And after this celebration [...]
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Who doesn’t enjoy this fun holiday? Kids love to get dressed up in their favorite character and parents have the fun of putting together the costume, even for little ones who don’t quite get it yet! Yes, it’s fun to take those pictures, but there are some down sides to Halloween. Gone are the days [...]
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Everybody knows it’s important to stay hydrated especially when the weather turns hot. What is your beverage of choice to stay cool and hydrated? A tall glass of water? Or, do you sip your favorite sports drink? If your choice is sports drink, you might want to think again. Many sport drinks are loaded with [...]
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Summer get-togethers naturally lend themselves to finger foods. And one of the most popular is chip and dips. To keep down the carbs and calories, fresh veggies are always a tasty option rather than chips. If you are looking for a low carb, low calorie cracker, my favorite is one by Wheat Thins called “FIBER [...]
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Now that the weather is warming up, who doesn’t enjoy a delicious, cold smoothie? Skip the store made and make your own! Here is a recipe that is delicious, easy to make even for kids, naturally low in sugar and healthy because it is hormonally balanced. As mentioned earlier, healthy meals and snacks contain these [...]
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With summer upon us and so many fresh fruits and vegetables available to choose from, healthy meal planning should be a breeze. You don’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to make something healthy and tasty. Follow these 3 easy-to-do secrets to eating healthy and you will feel and look better-guaranteed!
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What I like about this recipe is that young children can do it –all by themselves-with very little help from you. Make a point to include menu items that your kids can make. It is so much fun for them to be a part of the preparation and contribute to the celebration. Give them many [...]
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What’s a BBQ without potato salad? Keep everybody happy and make two versions. This recipe replaces the potatoes which are high in carbs and calories with cauliflower. You can use the exact same recipe to make regular potato salad by making two batches. Add potatoes to one, cauliflower to the other. Not that much extra [...]
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Memorial Day Weekend, the official sign of the beginning of summer season, holds so many fun possibilities. Plan a weekend getaway, host a barbecue for friends and family, or just kick back and relax at home. Besides the fun and frolic, Memorial Day is a special American tradition honoring the men and women who gave [...]
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Family gatherings are a perfect opportunity for family fun and activities. Want some great ideas? Years ago I ran a day care in my home and made a big deal out of every holiday. For Easter I planned a number of fun activities. Besides my day-care kids, I invited siblings and the neighborhood and often [...]
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How about something different than candy? Be creative and surprise your child with fun stuff-but without all the sugar! Or maybe you just want to cut down a bit on all the candy. Either way here are some healthy alternatives: * Use non-edible treats: pocket-sized games, paperback books, stickers, stuffed animals, tickets to a movie, gift [...]
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Springtime is a time to celebrate: warmer weather, gardens blooming with tulips and daffodils, a break from the school schedule, family gatherings with food and fun, and for some, a meaningful religious holiday. However you approach this holiday season, it can be a challenge to keep it healthy. I’ve got some good tips for a [...]
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Fiber is a powerful nutrient in foods. Not only does it slow down digestion so you feel full longer, it has been found to lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of heart disease. However, certain foods that call to “carb cravers” like bagels, candy, chips, pancakes, waffles, pasta, spaghetti, potatoes, rice, white bread (all the [...]
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This delicious vegetable soup is considered “low carb” because of the vegetables used in the recipe. Onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, green beans, and cauliflower all have a low glycemic index because they are low in sugar content. What you won’t find in this recipe are potatoes, corn, peas, and carrots-vegetables that have more natural sugar [...]
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Its 3:15 in the afternoon and the vending machine is calling to you. “Buy those chips you love.” By the time it is 4:30 PM, you’ve walked by the snack room at work five times during the day and those cookies are calling to you. Late at night, while you are watching TV, you have [...]
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