Looking for Healthy Fall Food? Squash that grow throughout the summer and are then harvested in the fall are unique and different from squash that we eat during the summer. Fall squash are hard as a rock on the outside and the cooking process softens them up. Many of them are a powerhouse of vitamin A and all fall squash are full of healthy fiber. Even though I see many fall squash used as decorations - because they are colorful and have fun shapes -- I say "Don't just look at them...Eat 'em!" How to Cook Healthy Fall Squash! It's not hard to cook fall squash and there are many … [Read more...] about Looking for Healthy Fall Food? Try Squash!
Featuring Good Nutrition for Less Stress, Holiday Snacks & Light Recipes!
December 2013 Easy Solutions: Stress is No Darn Fun at Holiday Time The holiday season can be full of light-hearted festivities, family and fun. Or, it can be a lot of stress. This month and into the New Year, put good nutrition to the test as one of your primary stress busters. Really. Make it a priority to eat 3 light and healthy meals each day and a nutritious snack if you are hungry, too. The magic comes when you set this same priority day-after-day, and you gradually achieve it. Better nutrition means less stress! Here are a few … [Read more...] about Featuring Good Nutrition for Less Stress, Holiday Snacks & Light Recipes!
Reasonable Resolutions: Be the Best You!
This is a Guest Blog by Kaylie Chrismon Reasonable Resolutions! What makes a resolution reasonable? A reasonable resolution is one that: • Doesn’t judge • Isn’t impossible • Makes you feel better instead of exhausted, frustrated, and wanting to give up This year let’s make a resolution to promote our well being: mental, physical, and spiritual. Let’s realign our behaviors instead of drastically changing them. Get Started! Start with a weekly goal. Every week, choose a goal. Write it down on a sticky note. Stick it on your mirror or microwave, somewhere … [Read more...] about Reasonable Resolutions: Be the Best You!
Featuring a Fresh Start to the New Year & Soup Recipes!
January 2014 Easy Solutions: Time for a Fresh Start! A New Year offers all of us a chance for a Fresh Start. This can mean different things to different people, though. For some, it means cleaning the house from top-to-bottom. For others, it means starting a new hobby like line dancing, knitting or roller skating. If your fresh start includes improved nutrition and feeling better, then here are a few tips to get you going. Remember to work on only one goal at a time so that you feel empowered, not overwhelmed. And…go for it! Tips for a Fresh Start: Put fruits and … [Read more...] about Featuring a Fresh Start to the New Year & Soup Recipes!
Why Eat Healthy Snacks?
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon Why Eat Healthy Snacks? Here's why! When you eat healthy snacks, it's like pumping your body full of the kind of fuel it needs to run efficiently and run without breakdowns. Snacks are a great way to keep your energy high and to feel rejuvenated all day long. If you are considering snack options, it’s important to eat something tasty and filling and, if you're like me, crunchy is a huge bonus, too. Balance is the key to a good snack and by that I mean to get a mixture of good nutrition from all the groups such as fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy … [Read more...] about Why Eat Healthy Snacks?
A Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe!
A Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe is Precious! With all the nutritional advantages of eating lean protein, I think chicken is a really smart choice for the dinner meal. But, wait, this recipe isn't like all the others. It's a healthy chicken breast recipe that is a little exotic, a little gourmet and a lot of great flavors to enjoy! So, don't take my word for it - try it yourself and let me know how it goes. Tangy Lime Chicken Here’s a healthy chicken breast recipe that will please all members of the family! Kids can help by measuring ingredients, stirring together spices and … [Read more...] about A Healthy Chicken Breast Recipe!