Eating Seasonally in Winter with Citrus! There are quite a few good reasons to eat citrus fruit when it's 'in season,' like the tree-ripened flavors, finding reasonable prices for lots of varieties, and the bonus of vitamin C. If you eat one citrus fruit every day this winter, then you'll be strengthening your body's ability to fight off illness. Not only that, vitamin C is an antioxidant so it helps protect all the cells of your body. Here's a chart of Florida-grown citrus varieties you can choose from. 7 Ways to Add Winter Citrus to Your Day! 1. Squeeze an orange into your … [Read more...] about Eating Seasonally in Winter with Citrus!
A New Year of Good Nutrition!
Recapping the Year & Saying Thank-You! As a busy year ends, I try to take time to reflect on those who have trusted me to help 'tweak' their nutrition. Thank you to all my 2014 clients who have inspired me, taught me, and reassured me that taking the path to better nutrition, no matter how tough, is definitely worth it. Here are the kind of things my 2014 clients have said: * I like it when we meet because you remind me to make good nutrition a priority. * I needed someone like you to help me manage my meal planning overwhelm. * I didn't know how big a difference it would make … [Read more...] about A New Year of Good Nutrition!
Easy Egg Scramble with Spinach!
So Easy, So Tasty, So Healthy, So Filling! This Easy Egg Scramble with Spinach is a smart solution to challenges we all face every day. Need a quick, filling breakfast? Crave a new lunch and tired of sandwiches or salads? Searching for a lighter dinner that adds a green veggie to your day? This Easy Egg Scramble with Spinach will solve all the above:) Here's How-To! It's easy as 1-2-3. Follow the steps above and then add your final flair at the table. Make this Easy Egg Scramble with Spinach into a Meal! Latin flair: Top with salsa, chopped cilantro and light … [Read more...] about Easy Egg Scramble with Spinach!
Mason Jar Salads
This is a guest blog by Kaylie Chrismon. One of the worst things about packing a healthy lunch is having a soggy salad. When your salad sits in salad dressing all morning, the spinach and lettuce become wilted and you may even throw it out and choose a not-as-healthy option. Putting your salad in a mason jar and layering the toppings appropriately can keep your salad crisp, fresh, and perfect at lunchtime. Mason jars are also convenient and reusable. How to build your mason jar salad from the bottom up: Bottom layer: your dressing – putting dressing in the bottom keeps it from … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Salads
What is a Grocery Store Tour?
What is A Grocery Store Tour? Are you: Overwhelmed by all the varieties in the grocery store? Confused by food labels and stressed out by rising food costs? Worried about the choices in your grocery cart? On a grocery store tour, you will: Walk through the store with Cindy, a registered dietitian with 17 years in the grocery industry Target specific aisles to explore for healthy choices Learn to shop for easy meal solutions that meet your needs Become more confident looking for good nutrition at an affordable price Feel free to ask questions and know you can … [Read more...] about What is a Grocery Store Tour?
Easy, Healthy Ideas for Busy Moms!
Are You a Busy Mom? I meet a lot of caring moms in my line of work. Some work outside the home and some work as stay home moms. Some have little kids and some have teens. Some are already making healthy food choices and some are just getting ready to start. But, all the moms I meet have one thing in common -- they are extremely busy people! So, these easy, healthy ideas are for you! Easy, Healthy Ideas for Busy Moms 1. Fresh fruit, like apples and bananas, are everyone's favorites. Keep a bowl out on the kitchen counter and try your best to keep it full for healthy snacking or part of … [Read more...] about Easy, Healthy Ideas for Busy Moms!