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Foodie Friday: Dates
While certainly not the most attractive fruit, dates might just be the energy-boosting fruit that you’re missing out on! Date palms are among the oldest cultivated trees, having been grown in North America for at least 8,000 years. Classified according to their moisture content (soft, semisoft, dry), most varieties found in North America are semisoft [...]
5 Last Minute Ways to Lose Weight for Your Wedding
It’s almost the big day! You have completed most of the items on your to-do list and you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with your . Guest list? Check. Invitations mailed? Check. Reached goal weight for wedding? Almost, 10 pounds more to go. So how to get rid of those difficult [...]
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5 Fast & Easy Summer Salsas
With summer underway, I’m sure your BBQ is getting as much use as mine is with grilled meats, fish and veggies always making appearances at the dinner table. One of my favorite dishes to bring to a BBQ or dinner party during the summer is a fresh salsa – they’re fast, tasty, and extremely versatile! [...]
How to Eat Dessert and Stay Lean!
It’s happened to the best of us at one time or another. You decide to start a diet, or just to start eating healthier and being more active, and thoughts soon drift to how much you’re going to miss enjoying dessert after meals. Not to worry – you don’t have to give it up! It [...]
Tips for More Vegetables in Your Diet
Not everyone gets excited about a big bowl of carrots or a fresh spinach salad. However, these super foods a packed with vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (nutrients that have additional health benefits beyond the required body function). In addition, vegetables are low calorie and full of fiber to keep your stomach full and your digestive [...]
4 Foods to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
If you’re trying to lose weight, your diet is a vital in aiding you in your weight loss goals. But when critiquing your own eating habits keep in mind not all foods are created equal, and some are best to stay away from when trying to drop those pounds. Here are a few to keep [...]
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How to Eat Fresh at Your Desk!
With today’s busy lifestyle and hectic work hours, every minute counts. We all seem to be trying to do more in less time. One way many people try to optimize their time is to eat lunch at their desk during their break. While this may not be the ideal place for a meal there are [...]
Spice Up Your Summer
Looking for a way to “spice” up your cooking this summer? The best way to make fresh, summer cooking even more delicious is to use herbs grown in your own garden. If you’re not a gardener, no need to be intimidated; growing herbs is surprisingly simply. Follow these simple steps to get your herb garden [...]
Foodie Friday: Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is not a very popular vegetable in the US today, but its subtle taste and crunchy texture make it one that likely to be enjoyed by you and your family. As a member of the Brassica family, kohlrabi is closely related to cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts. The taste is mild and slightly [...]
Foodie Friday: Strawberries
Not only are strawberries – either frozen or fresh – delicious, but they’re super nutritious too! Strawberries contain many healthy components, including Vitamin C, anitoxidants, and phytonutrients. That means strawberries are filled with antioxidant abilities. In addition to its antioxidant abilities, strawberries also contain vitamin K (needed for blood coagulation and bone metabolism), manganese, folate [...]
