Apr 19
When it comes to eating healthy, how you prepare your foods is just as important as what you buy. For example, did you know that cooking tomatoes made the nutrient lypocene more readily available to be absorbed by your body? Or that some vegetables are fat soluble, meaning our body absorbs their nutrients better if …
Apr 14
I am often asked what I eat. To be honest, I am a terrible creature of habit. I am so busy during the week, I usually prepare the same meals weekly, thus I have become bored and that can be dangerous when one is trying to eat clean. So, I decided I was going to …
Mar 19
Wow, i was supposed to have this posted a couple of weeks ago, but life got in the way and I am really behind on blogging! I’m a big fan of info-graphics and i found two for vegan baking substitutions. You can find another info-graphic on healthier baking substitutions here. Other sources …
Feb 25
When trying to lose weight or eat healthier, we sometimes feel we have to give up our favorite baked goodies, but really, you don’t. Two or three times a month, have dessert night for yourself and the family – just make them yourself, substituting a few ingredients to make them healthier. I love graphic depictions …
Jan 02
Feeling the post- holiday hangover? Here is a quick way to get you back on track – 7 days is all it takes. For the next 7 days eat “competitor clean”. No sweets, treats or cheats; no alcohol, sodas, or fruit juices. Drink 8-12 cups of water a day, along with unsweetened tea, and coffee …
Oct 08
October Unprocessed Week 2 This past week of the challenge helped me to realize that my eating had gotten a little off track. I have been traveling quite a bit the past couple of weeks and my eating schedule has been erratic. Although I have tried to make healthy choices while eating out, at …
