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!
How to Become a Vegetarian in 5 Easy Steps!
How to Become a Vegetarian in 5 Easy Steps! There’s a lot of talk these days about plant-based eating. Some of it has to do with being environmentally aware, some of it relates to keeping your heart in good shape, and some of it is basically ‘on trend.’ Becoming a vegetarian is actually different than eating in a plant-based kind of way. The vegetarian lifestyle means completely meatless and 365 days a year. Become a Vegetarian in 5 Easy Steps Learn all you can. Vegetarian eating is not just taking meat/chicken/fish off your meal plate. It is planning for great flavors along with … [Read more...] about How to Become a Vegetarian in 5 Easy Steps!
Mediterranean Style Nutrition
Mediterranean Style Nutrition and the Science Behind It I used to think that foods from the Mediterranean were exotic, hard to find and difficult to cook. Then, I started a personal challenge to learn more, cook more and really get to know these delicious and nutritious foods. Boy, was I wrong! Mediterranean style foods are sensible, everyday foods, they are easy to find and they cook up easily. Their health promoting qualities are amazing as you can read in this science-based article. But, best of all, they taste heavenly. 12 Mediterranean Style Foods for Your Kitchen To prepare … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Style Nutrition
Easy Ways With Asparagus !
What are your favorite green veggies? When I ask my clients this question, most of them say 'green beans' or 'broccoli.' Then I show them a list of other green veggie options and asparagus is at the top of the list. Not that asparagus is the best green choice, but it starts with 'A' ... If you want to branch out and try something new and seasonal this spring, let it be asparagus! Nutrition advantages of asparagus! For starters, the calories in asparagus are few. How few? Steamed plain, there are only 3 calories in one spear, or about 25 calories in 5 ounces. Beyond the calories, … [Read more...] about Easy Ways With Asparagus !
Quick & Healthy Cooking Tips!
How Quick & Healthy Cooking Tips Work for You! Have you ever made a quick recipe or snack and then realized you could have done the same thing in half the time? I know, it is frustrating when that happens - especially when it was already a hectic day. The good part, though, is that you invented a cooking tip that will make the job easier the next time, and the next and the next. Try the cooking tips below to get you in and out of the kitchen quicker with healthier food. 7 Quick & Healthy Cooking Tips to Remember! 1. Cook your oatmeal in the microwave after adding frozen … [Read more...] about Quick & Healthy Cooking Tips!
Hydrating Foods are Delicious Foods & Watermelon Salad Recipe!
Staying Well Hydrated in Hot Weather! Do you keep your body well hydrated during hot weather? How do you do it? I think most of us try to drink more water, and then we run out of ideas. Well, I'd like to introduce you to some new ideas because hydrating foods are delicious foods. Yes, hydrating foods can be your hot weather solution along with liquids such as water, herbal teas, fruit juice popsicles and smoothies. Here is my earlier blog about hydrating liquids for more tips. Choosing Hydrating Foods! Here is a list of foods that have a lot of water in them, making them great for … [Read more...] about Hydrating Foods are Delicious Foods & Watermelon Salad Recipe!