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 …
Sep 06
Getting fit and healthy isn’t as difficult as you might think. Yes, you do have to work hard, devote yourself to your workout regime and eat healthier, but you’ll soon notice the results. If you have decided to kick start a healthy lifestyle after being inspired by the London 2012 Olympics, or maybe you just …
