Growing Herbs is Easy An easy and tasty way to jazz-up your simple, home recipes may be as close as your own backyard, or a sunny window sill. These are ideal places to start an herb garden either from seed or from inexpensive plants you buy at the local garden center. With a little care and a half-day or more dose of sunshine, everyone can grow herbs. 3 Ways to Use Herbs (see photo) Thyme, front left, adds flavor to soup, lean meat or a cold bean salad. Pull its tiny leaves off the stem and mince them. Dill, rear left, adds freshness to cold shrimp salad, an omelet or vinaigrette-dressed … [Read more...] about Herbs Make Home Cooking Taste Even Better
Grocery Shopping 101: Hydrating Drinks
Why choose hydrating drinks? Get this -- Our bodies are about 75% water. Our brains are about 75% water. And, we lose a significant amount of water every day under normal circumstances and good health. How can we replace these liquids? -- by choosing hydrating drinks. How can we maintain our well-being? -- by choosing hydrating drinks. What drinks are hydrating? Water is a top choice as a hydrating drink. Beyond the water faucet or fountain, consider these from the grocery store: 1% or fat free milk, decaffeinated tea or coffee, 100% fruit juice and water - bottled with or without … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping 101: Hydrating Drinks
Time for School = Time for Smart Nutrition
Time for School = Time for Smart Nutrition If you’re like most parents or grandparents of school age kids, you have butterflies in your stomach right about now. Fortunately, butterflies go away after the first week of school, but other challenges take their place. Nutritious foods and beverages are a great solution to quiet kids’ growling stomachs and to set them up for a fun and successful year of learning. Back-to-school or not, kids’ bodies are very special machines - so feed them well. Breakfast is a must for fueling kids' high-energy, productive day. For time’s sake, keep the … [Read more...] about Time for School = Time for Smart Nutrition
Back to School Nutrition Tips for Everyone!
Good Nutrition Essentials for Back-to-School Kids' bodies run best on nutritious foods - as do adult's. Kids feel better when they are pleasantly full - as do adults. Kids like to eat with family and friends - as do adults. Get the point? We all thrive on good nutrition in moderate portions eaten with those we care about. 3 Essentials for Families 1. Plan ahead - Make a smooth transition with well-planned meals, grocery list and recipes. Use a pencil and paper, laptop or smart phone to get organized for a cheaper food bill and less stress. 2. Get the family together for meals at … [Read more...] about Back to School Nutrition Tips for Everyone!
Breakfast: Creative Flavors & Power Choices
Breakfast Stats Can you believe that 1/3 of all Americans skip breakfast? Are you one of them? Are your kids? If breakfast is a hard meal to 'muster' in your household then listen up for some nutritious and delicious options. Because...breakfast is a most important meal of the day! Breakfast Options Thinking out of the (cereal) box is a good starting point for breakfast. There are many, many options and no rules about what to put on your plate. Maybe traditional morning foods don't excite your taste buds and that's OK. Choose what's appealing with good nutrition to power … [Read more...] about Breakfast: Creative Flavors & Power Choices
Hot Ideas for Your Summer Fruit
Welcome to the August Issue of Cindy’s eNewsletter: Jump on board with a healthier lifestyle for you and your family! Please LIKE my facebook page and read my weekly blog for everyday solutions to a healthier meal plan, grocery list and home kitchen. And, be sure to bookmark my website as a trusted destination for tasty and sensible nutrition and wellness. Please note that I am an in-network provider of nutritional counseling for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina*. I am accepting new clients and will be delighted to help you achieve your health and nutrition goals. Contact Cindy … [Read more...] about Hot Ideas for Your Summer Fruit