We feel a bit hesitant to publish this “public service announcement” on the heels of National S’mores Day, but August is National Wellness Month. National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, stress management, and creating healthy routines, including eating. So here’s our PSA. These eight tips for healthy eating come from the National Health Service—of the […]
[1] Use unsaturated fats without guilt. The USDA endorses two tablespoons of olive oil per day (photo courtesy California Olive Ranch). [2] The chemical difference. The double bond is shown in red (image courtesy California Olive Ranch). [3] An easy way to enjoy olive oil: a bread dipper. You can add balsamic vinegar, spices or […]
March 4th is National Snack Day. Quick: Name your favorite snacks! Now, take a look at these better-for-you snacks, and see how you measure up. Most are easily portable. To sweeten the snacks, consider a Splenda/cinnamon mix: a packet of Splenda with a dash of cinnamon. In alphabetical order, we suggest: Apple chips. Dried fruit […]
Does your busy life get in the way of making healthy choices and taking care of yourself? How many times have you said, “I know I could eat better if only I could find the time to shop and cook for myself?” I know that it often seems that the better choice is more time-consuming […]
Is it possible to put together a simple and healthy meal plan? One that is not going to be complicated and hard to follow? Yes. It is possible and I will show you how. The healthy meal plans below will help you achieve your health goals while simultaneously shedding fat off your body… >>> The […]
Getting the right vitamins and nutrients into your body while you are dieting is important for you to shed those unwanted pounds without sacrificing your health. Here are some foods to include in healthy meal plans to lose weight. Foods That Contain Iron, Protein and Calcium Iron is found in trace amounts in the blood. […]