How to Break the Junk Food Habit
Junk food has its appeal because it’s quick to pickup at the drive thru or to prepare at home. Lately, I've not had much of an appetite for anything. And because of that I was eating very little — and feeling the effects of that. I felt weak, had little energy and was...
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Pineapple-Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Why Intuitive Eating Works
People are often under this misconception that intuitive eating is just perpetuating obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, and just causing people to eat nothing but Oreo cookies and McDonald’s. While it is true that some people eat foods they previously thought of as...
What Produce Spoils The Quickest & Why
While lockdowns have lifted over a good bit of the country, many of us are still sticking to a once-weekly trip to the supermarket or farmer’s market. We buy a big bounty, and then before the household can make a dent in it, the bananas are browning. Yet, the grapes...
Marinated Tomato Salad — Video Recipe
How to Avoid Unnecessary Snacking While Trapped at Home
One of the biggest challenges people are facing with being home all day for many weeks in a row — when they're not used to it — is that they tend to snack a lot more than usual. Since I always recommend that you get up and walk around several times a day, especially...
Ham and Blackeyed Pea Soup
The story goes that the more blackeyed peas you eat on New Year's Day, the more prosperous you'll be in the coming year. This delicious soup, a variation of Hoppin' John, will surely bring you great fortune. It is just as delicious any time of the year as it is at new...
Fun and Healthy Drink Garnishes to Liven Up Your Party
Drink garnishes are a fun way to dress up a glass, but they can also be edible, healthy, and delicious! The next time you have a party or other gathering, try these healthy ideas. Your guests will appreciate them. Fruit Ideas: 1. Lemon slices. Lemon slices are a...
5 Simple Diet Tips to Stop Food Guilt
Guilt surrounds many diets. You feel guilty if you cheat on the diet or don't lose weight fast enough. Guilt doesn't have to dominate your meals. Learn to diet without feeling like you did something wrong. For example, you can enjoy small treats in moderation without...