Ever get in a breakfast rut? I do. I just make the same thing every morning because it’s easy. But this winter I’m breaking out of my breakfast rut! I found a new favorite breakfast. Did you hate oatmeal when you were a kid? I bet you loaded it with brown sugar or maple syrup […]
What did you eat yesterday? Do you eat dessert? What about potato chips, do you eat them? Those are some questions you have been asking. So one day last week I took some pictures of a typical day. There are a couple of things I want you to remember when you look at my […]
So are eggs good for us or not? In 1968 the American Heart Association recommended that we eat no more than 3 eggs a week. I grew up in the 70s and eggs got a really bad reputation because of their high cholesterol content. On top of that my Dad had a heart attack and […]
The scariest part of Halloween is the munchie monster that lives in my house. Me! I can pop those treat sized chocolate bars into my mouth as easy as can be. Before I even realize it I’ve eaten 700 calories. That’s the same as eating a double quarter pounder with cheese! WOW! Not good! But […]
So it’s time to ‘fess up! Yup, this lady thought she made healthy food choices. But I learned an important lesson last week. I always include some good protein in my meals. But my protein sources didn’t contain much iron. I chose yogurt, cheese, nuts and seeds and peanut butter as part of my breakfast […]
It’s the time of year when I want a sweet cold treat. I found one that’s healthy too! How cool is that? Smoothies always sound so delicious but I really don’t like to drink my calories. I prefer the hand to mouth experience of eating. So I went on a search for a smoothie recipe […]
I want to reward myself with something to eat or drink. It is so tempting, isn’t it? It’s a hot summer day and I’m hot and tired from my day of running errands. I want a rich cold sweet coffee drink from Starbucks! I stand in line for a few minutes trying to make up […]
I so easily wander off the path of health and well being when summer comes. How about you? I love the change in routine. But it’s so easy to fall back into old habits. Old habits are comfortable, like a favorite pair of shoes. Before I realize it, I’m having ice cream treats almost every […]
Want to feel full longer? Want to decrease belly fat and lose some weight? Want to lower your cholesterol and blood sugar levels? Sounds like a magic diet pill right? Nope, it’s regular old fiber. Most of us don’t eat enough fiber, this important nutrient, to experience these wonderful benefits. But after reading this […]
How about Apple Nachos? I got some tech help and that means I have some good pictures! It looks too good to be healthy! But it is! Ingredients 1 medium apple nut butter maple syrup Topping suggestions-sunflower seeds, chopped nuts, coconut Method Cut the apple into slices and place in a circle on a medium […]
I want to reward myself with something to eat or drink. It is so tempting, isn’t it? It’s a hot summer day and I’m hot and tired from my day of running errands. I want a rich cold sweet coffee drink from Starbucks! I stand in line for a few minutes trying to make up […]
Can you guess which fruit is rated as one of the best? It’s sweet and juicy. It has no fat. Only 82 calories for a whole cup and as an added bonus it has 3.4 grams of fiber. It’s packed with vitamins and antioxidants. It’s small and round and blue. Yes, it’s blueberries! So why […]