New Year's Resolution Time! Are you someone who makes a New Year's Resolution? Me, too! I try to make positive improvements to myself and my lifestyle an ongoing process. January is a perfect time to start fresh & healthier eating is a worthwhile goal for your resolution! Here are some inspiring stories from real people for you to think about. Need a Resolution? Try One of These! 1. I will eat one piece of fruit with my breakfast, every day. 2. I will drink low fat 1% or skim milk, or water, with my meals. 3. I will plan at least 3 home-cooked dinners every week, and I will … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Make Healthy Eating Resolutions Stick!
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!
Client Thanks & Open a New Year!
Client Thanks To all my nutrition clients, individuals and groups, I thank you for trusting me and for opening your eyes and ears to new possibilities of better personal nutrition. You have not only listened, but you've tried and tested and changed your habits as you've added a healthy dose of nutrition to your day. I'm inspired by every one of you and look to a bright future as you stay strong in your commitment to caring about nutritious food as your new path - forever. Here are 7 things I've learned from my clients. Open a New Year with Tasty Nutrition New Foods As I opened a … [Read more...] about Client Thanks & Open a New Year!
A Loaded Baked Potato & Other Nutritious Substitutions
I grew up eating a lot of baked potatoes. It was one of my mother's go-to dinner starches that was easy to make for our family of 5. Nothing fancy, just a little butter and once-in-a-while, a bit of sour cream. Then, about 10 years ago, baked potatoes and baked potato skins rocketed themselves onto every restaurant menu. The big difference is that modern baked potatoes and skins are all about the decadent toppings, right? There's butter, sour cream, and lots of melted cheese. And, don't forget the bacon. A Modern, Loaded & Nutritious Baked Potato Yes, it's easy to put together a … [Read more...] about A Loaded Baked Potato & Other Nutritious Substitutions
Pizza for a New Year!
Pizza for a New Year Are you tired of dropping 20 bucks or more when ordering out for pizza? Disappointed when it comes to your door cold and soggy? Bored with the same toppings, pizza-after-pizza? It may be a perfect time for you to take the leap to making homemade pizza. The only risk is that you'll save money, feed yourself and your family healthier food, and learn some new skills in your kitchen. Not bad. Homemade Pizza I've been experimenting with homemade pizza for at least 10 years. I've tried dried herbs vs. fresh herbs, thinner vs. thicker crusts, multiple dozens of toppings, … [Read more...] about Pizza for a New Year!
7 Favorite Holiday Foods For Your Grocery Cart!
Holiday grocery carts come in all varieties. If you look into mine, though, you will see pretty much what's in the picture at the left. Here are 7 foods I adore at this time of the year and why I think they belong in your grocery cart, too. 7 Favorite Holiday Foods for Your Grocery Cart Fresh Pomegranates: These amazing fruits are only available in American grocery stores from November through January. They add a festive pop to your holiday salad or grain dish, or eat a generous handful on top of your plain yogurt along with crunchy granola. Really yum. Fresh Citrus: Tangerines, … [Read more...] about 7 Favorite Holiday Foods For Your Grocery Cart!