This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide While we all most likely think of chocolate and flowers as the go-to for Valentine’s Day gifts, it’s important to think outside of the box. Don’t lose sight of your New Year’s Resolutions! In this Valentine's Day Healthy Food Gift Guide, you'll find some pink, some red, and all healthy gift ideas that will definitely make an impression on the loved ones in your life. 1. Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries This is not so out of the box, but it is the perfect combination of sweet and healthy, as well as the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide – part 2
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide – part 2 Make this Valentine’s Day the best and healthiest yet! Valentine’s Day isn’t always about chocolate. Even more, some people don’t like chocolate or are trying to hold strong to their New Year’s Resolutions! With this Valentine's Day Healthy Food Gift Guide - part 2, you can make it easy for them by giving some delicious and nutritious gifts, like fruit or whole-wheat muffins. Don’t forget to make it festive with some pretty wrapping or a bow! For more great ideas, take a look at the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Healthy Food Gift Guide – part 2
Featuring Heart Healthy, Valentine’s Day & Chicken Breast Recipes!
February 2014 Easy Solutions: Keeping Your Heart Healthy! Let me be the first to wish you a Happy Heart Month! Every year in February, there are certain foods that make the headlines as ‘heart healthy choices.’ They typically include salmon, walnuts, avocados, ground flaxseed, oatmeal, olive oil and a huge assortment of fruits and vegetables. Well, yes, these are great choices to keep your heart healthy. But, they’re also the kind of foods that will give you energy, fullness and deliciousness in every bite. Be sure to make choices for your heart every day – you’ll … [Read more...] about Featuring Heart Healthy, Valentine’s Day & Chicken Breast Recipes!
A Healthy Pizza Recipe!
What is a Healthy Pizza Recipe? If you are trying to get your arms around the question, What is a healthy pizza recipe?, then here are some ideas. First, consider the crust which can be whole grain. It's super easy these days to order whole wheat crust or make your own personal size pizza crusts by using half of a whole wheat pita bread. Next, consider the sauce which can be tomato based, olive oil based or basil pesto based. Finally, consider the toppings which can be cut-up veggies like olives, spinach, broccoli or sweet Bell peppers. The light sprinkling of cheese on top finishes a … [Read more...] about A Healthy Pizza Recipe!
Featuring Nutrition Month, Healthy Green Foods and Green Recipes!
March 2014 March is Nutrition Month! It’s time to celebrate National Nutrition Month and Spring! I decided that the color green represents both of these nicely so I hope it’s your favorite color. When I think of green food, I think fresh, crunchy, vitamin-rich, fiber and fun. The fun part might be a ‘Shrek Smoothie’ where you add some spinach to a healthy mix of fruits and yogurt and it turns green. Or, it might be my childhood favorite breakfast of ‘Green Eggs and Ham’. Whatever fun green food you choose, make it a month of excellent nutrition! 3 Green Food Tips! Try … [Read more...] about Featuring Nutrition Month, Healthy Green Foods and Green Recipes!
A Healthy Salad for Spring!
A Healthy Salad for Spring is Colorful! Have you noticed that you eat with your eyes? For me, that's really true and especially for salads. Colors make me want to dig in right away. Also, if you're trying to get your kids interested in eating more salad veggies, count on colors to get their attention for better nutrition. A Healthy Salad for Spring is Textured! Do you like crunchy textures in food? Do you like soft textures? There is something delicious about combining these 2 in a healthy salad for spring. The edamame, or soy beans, are soft and the roasted, unsalted almonds are … [Read more...] about A Healthy Salad for Spring!