Exercise or physical activity is a hard blog for me to write about because I yo-yo with exercise. Some of you know what I am talking about. For years, I exercised every day to the point of being a compulsive exerciser. I had a good solid exercise routine that really worked for me, and I … Read More
Category: Tips
Healthy Times Newsletter, December 2015
Our Healthy Times Newsletter this month focuses on keeping your food safe in the refrigerator. You’ll also find a fun snack recipe that is easy enough for your children to make! And finally, learn tips to be active indoors. Sources: Refrigerator Thermometers: Cold Facts about Food Safety – http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm253954.htm http://www.fightbac.org/ … Read More
Decorate together this season
Nothing says the holidays are coming more than a kitchen filled with the smell of cookies baking in the oven. Some of my earliest memories are of helping my mother make dozens and dozens and dozens of Christmas cookies each year. I can just smell the cinnamon and nutmeg filling the house with that aroma … Read More
Hungry or Full?
The Thanksgiving meal is one of the most anticipated meals of the year. The smell of turkey roasting in the oven, sweet potato or pumpkin pie, green bean casserole and all your favorites fill the air. Many of us prefer to save our appetites for the “main meal.” However, waiting too long to eat may … Read More
Reduce Holiday Stress
Do you feel stressed thinking about the holidays? Sometimes it’s hard not to feel stressed especially when there’s the house to decorate, gifts to buy and wrap, meals to plan and prepare, and on and on and on! Is it possible to reduce holiday stress? The answer is yes! This year, to eliminate the stress … Read More
Oats all around
Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast. Around my house, we eat oatmeal as a healthy snack too. For extra calcium, I replace the water with low-fat milk and add fruits, fresh, frozen, or canned to increase the vitamin and antioxidant content. For a change in flavor, I add cinnamon, raisins, or artificially sweetened brown sugar. You … Read More
Family dinners: a time for connecting and reflecting
Eating dinner together as a family can establish traditions and memories that will last a lifetime. Since I am at work all day, eating dinner together with my family has always been extremely important to me. My family might only be sitting at the kitchen table for 20 minutes together, but those 20 minutes are … Read More
Pumpkin Season
Fall is one of our favorite seasons. The air is cooler, the days feel shorter, and there’s pumpkin everywhere! Pumpkins are loaded with Vitamin A, fiber, and low in calories. Whether fresh or canned pumpkin puree, it’s versatility makes it a great addition to any recipe. Below is one of our favorite recipes from our … Read More
Coffee and Health
Did you know, a plain cup of brewed coffee has only 2 calories and no fat. However, if you like to add flavored creams, sugars, etc., the calories quickly add up. See how many calories just 1 tablespoon of these extras can add to your coffee: • Heavy whipping cream: 52 calories • Table sugar: … Read More
Better Breakfast Day
September 26th is Better Breakfast Day! What’s that all about? The answer to that question can be found in the results of research conducted on the benefits of eating breakfast. Studies based on the behaviors of all Americans – children, adolescents and adults – have shown these benefits can be categorized into three general areas: … Read More