Archive for the ‘Healthy Eating’ Category

Mix & Match Meals

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Last week, I talked about Fundamental Foods - ingredients I prepare on Sunday to enjoy during the week. Here's exactly what I made last week: black rice quinoa roasted vegetables (mushrooms, sweet potatoes, parsnips, shallots) sautéed broccoli rabe sautéed kale beans bell pepper slices leeks sautéed with a ton of ginger Armed with these choices, I was able to throw together most of the ...Read More...

One Good Decision Does Lead to Another!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

There's a commercial for a popular breakfast bar, touting the message that one good decision can lead to another. We follow a woman throughout her day in split-screen as she makes healthy choices (because she ate that popular bar) and not-so-healthy choices (curse that pastry!) I thought of that commercial a couple of weekends ago when ...Read More...

Eating to Fight Diabetes: A Top 10 List

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

These are in no particular order because I think they're all great tips. Read on to learn more about reducing your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or managing an existing diagnosis. Know Your Risk: Visit the American Diabetes Association's website to take the Risk Test. Don't Give Up: Even a Type 1 diagnosis can be improved ...Read More...

Eating Right With Diabetes

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

We're getting an early start on Diabetes Awareness Month. This week, we'll talk about the best way to eat if you already have diabetes (this information isn't meant to replace any specific medical advice, so check with your physician with questions). Don't have diabetes? Great! You can also benefit from creating your plate. Eating Right with ...Read More...

Grocery Shopping 101

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
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I like to say “You have to buy food anyway. You might as well buy the healthy stuff.” Here are some tips to buying the best foods. Fruits & Vegetables When it comes to fruits & vegetables, it’s important to shop and eat the “rainbow.” That means buy different colored items because they provide different nutrients. Buy local, ...Read More...

Snack Time!

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

We're celebrating Back-To-School time all this month. Catch up with us here. This week's topic is healthy snacks for all. Snacks are an important part of a good eating plan. They help keep your blood sugar and energy steady by making sure you eat every 3 or 4 hours; they take the edge off late afternoon ...Read More...

Brain Power!

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

It’s back to school time! All month we'll look at ways to power up you and your kids to make the most of your day. It's a perfect time to make sure you’re serving "brain food" so that your kids are the class geniuses and you are too (even if it’s been years since you ...Read More...

Back to School Breakfasts

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

It's Back to School time! We'll talk this week about starting your kids' day off right with a good breakfast. No kids? Adults will benefit from this as well. Breakfast is important for so many reasons. It revs your metabolism, stabilizes your blood sugar after too many hours of not eating and helps you avoid overeating ...Read More...