Myths that mire
Perdue® Perfect Portions® infuriate me. You should see the steam coming out of my ears. First they broadcast on their package front “No Hormones or Steroids Added.” So how’s this…
Read More Beat the Summer Heat in the Kitchen
Summer! A glorious time of fresh air, beaches, hikes through nature, and…sweltering heat and humidity? Often, the heat index in summer can discourage us from eating well because we just…
Read More Bah humbug to New Year’s resolutions
Yes, I mean that. Not because I’m perfect and have no more room for personal growth and expansion. Not at all. But because New Year’s resolutions stink! Resolutions derive from…
Read More Color code your day
Years ago, the idea of using color to rate my day based on four aspects appeared via a project I was working on at the time. The four areas to…
Read More Nourishing your hike
Spring means opening windows, cleaning out winter from the pantry and closets, and getting outside. For some, that’s neighborhood walks, composting fall leaves to let spring tendrils shoot forth, and…
Read More Tips for staying hydrated
Drinking water is a challenge for many, even in summer when we’re typically thirstiest. What you reach for depends on what you like. Have you considered municipal tap water? It’s…
Read More Summer time’s about making it easy
Fresh from the garden Over and over, I hear, “I just don’t have time for healthy eating.” Yet in the same conversation, complaints of not feeling 100% are voiced loud…
Read More Chickpea and Orzo Salad
Craving mouth-watering, a little-salty, a bit crunchy goodness? On a sunny summer day when you’d rather be at the beach, taking a river walk, kayaking, biking, this simple, easy, and…
Read More Need breakfast to lose weight? Maybe not!
Smoothie time For years, weight management experts have staunchly promoted eating breakfast (I prefer to call it your ‘morning meal’) as a mainstay of a weight loss diet. Well, hold…
Read More Colorful food is not only gorgeous, it’s good for you
I have a confession to make. I got a camera. Yup, took the plunge – and my gifted photographer child – to the camera store, signed up for a lesson…
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