The Easiest Dinner to Make Are you in a time-crunch? Does it stress you out? Do you wish you could figure out how to put a healthy and satisfying dinner on your family's table, day-after-day? With all the demands of a 'normal' day, here is an easy-to-the-table solution I hope you'll try. Take a deep breath, nice and slow, and then get to this plan for the easiest dinner to make! The Menu: Baked Whole Chicken with Rice or Peas, Baby Carrots & Cut up Cantaloupe The Grocery Shopping List: Tip: Look into your dry pantry and fridge before going to the grocery store. If you've … [Read more...] about The Easiest Dinner To Make!
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!
A December Grocery Basket with Cranberries, Squash and Dark Chocolate!
Holiday Grocery Shopping! What’s in your December grocery basket? Do you buy the same things as the rest of the year? Or, do you take a chance and try special, seasonal foods? These 5 foods are must-haves for my December grocery basket and I suggest you try them, too. They taste great as they add color, crunch and a hefty dose of good nutrition to your day! 5 Great Choices for a December Grocery Basket! 1. Fresh Cranberries: Wash and chop them up to add to your healthy muffin or pancake batter. Or, make a simple, cooked cranberry sauce recipe by cooking one 12 oz. bag cranberries + ¼ … [Read more...] about A December Grocery Basket with Cranberries, Squash and Dark Chocolate!
Reduce Your Stress with Good Nutrition & A Smart Grocery Cart!
The Problem! The scientific evidence is clear. Ongoing stress can hurt you by elevating stress hormones and promoting cellular inflammation and oxidation. And, it's no fun either, because the result of these processes in your body is a higher likelihood for cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. And, a lower likelihood for healthy aging. As you can guess, poor nutrition choices contribute to ongoing stress. To learn more, here is a list of some big offenders. The Solution! The good news is clear, too. You can reduce your stress with good nutrition & a smart grocery cart. … [Read more...] about Reduce Your Stress with Good Nutrition & A Smart Grocery Cart!
Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods is a Smart Plan!
It's Mediterranean Month! If you want to follow a healthy eating plan from around the world, a smart choice is Mediterranean style. Flavors are fresh, fruits and vegetables are plentiful and the net result is very healthy 'fuel' for your body. When I lived in Italy 7 years ago from September - December, I was really excited about what I could buy at the grocery store and open-air markets. Boy, was it fun cooking there! Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods in the USA! It's all good news if you want to find Mediterranean foods in American grocery stores these days. Look around for … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping for Mediterranean Foods is a Smart Plan!