The holidays are over, and it is time to get off the SMACK! It happens to the best of us. Sugar just naturally creeps into our diet and takes over during the holiday season. It is time to kick your sugar habit and get healthy again! Consuming too much sugar is probably the most common…
What to do when you don’t want alcohol, but still want to have a fancy drink? Have a mocktail! This mocktail, made with tart cherry juice and lime, is a refreshing fizzy pick-me-up that you can dress up for any party. Even better, tart cherry juice is touted for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. …
Did you know that what you eat and drink can greatly affect your moods? Think about a time when you felt tired, irritable, sad or anxious, but couldn’t figure out why. Chances are that it was related to what you were eating or drinking in some way. Most of us don’t think about how…
‘Tis the season, and again we find ourselves spiraling headlong into the hubbub of the holidays. Oftentimes, instead of looking forward to all the festivities, we feel stressed-out and resentful about the seemingly endless obligations and pressures to create the perfect holiday. But before you get pulled too far into the fray this…
It’s pumpkin season! Now is the time to take advantage of all the pumpkins in stores and farmer’s markets to make fresh pumpkin recipes. Use it in soups, stews, smoothies, baked goods, and of course, pumpkin pie. Pumpkin is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium. This bright Autumn Pumpkin Soup, with its warming…
These delicious muffins are a great healthy breakfast or snack for kids and adults alike! Naturally sweetened by the bananas, there are no added sweeteners in this recipe. They are an excellent source of healthy fats, protein and antioxidants. Put one in your kid’s lunchbox for a sweet treat!
The kids are back in school! Every new school year starts with excitement and good intentions for being organized with making school lunches. But after a couple of weeks of dealing with the flurry and activity of getting ready in the morning, it’s easy for good habits to slip. When we’re running late, it’s tempting…
One of the easiest and most versatile recipes is the much-loved frittata. This Mediterranean Diet recipe is simple and healthy. An egg-based dish, it can be made fancy with all different vegetables, herbs, cheeses and meats. It takes little time to prepare, and cooks quickly. It’s the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. …
