Little changes for your body, mind and spirit.
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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What can I eat today? Yummy food is one of the blessings of my life. I won’t live a life of deprivation! I want to eat delicious food that’s good for me too. Here’s my list of healthy yummy food that I’ve researched and found to be some of the best! Nothing is too weird […]
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Do you love summer salads? My husband and I often enjoy a large salad for dinner on a hot summer night. This is our new healthy favorite. Kale, Chickpea and Feta cheese salad Ingredient List 1 bunch Kale, washed & dried or a package of chopped Kale 1 can chick peas, rinsed and drained ¾ […]
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Pina Colada parfait! Try this delightful combination for breakfast or as dessert. As an added bonus there are 9 grams of protein, which helps us feel full longer. Most women need to eat more protein. Here’s the recipe with step-by-step directions and pictures too! Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks 2 teaspoons of flaked […]
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I want you to know that I struggle too. I have reached some of my health goals but I have to continue to take these little steps to health. Writing this blog helps me stay accountable. I find the summer especially hard because there is less routine and summer equals fun food! Here’s how I […]
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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 […]
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This super food is low in calories, high in nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber. It comes individually packaged and can be eaten raw or cooked. It’s Doctor approved and recommended. What’s your guess? Fruit? Nope, it’s vegetables! Eating more vegetables is one of the simplest changes we can make to improve our overall health. We […]
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