Besides Valentine’s Day, February also remind of other matters of heart. February is also American Heart Month. It is a great time to remind us of the resolutions we may have set last month or commit to a heart healthy lifestyle beginning now. About 1 in every 4 deaths in the US is caused by…
Matters of the Heart
“Super”Bowl: You Can be the Winner
Can’t believe it is February already! And the Super Bowl is almost here. No matter which teams are playing the game; most folks have a SuperBowl event planned. You know the deal: pizza, beer, nachos, seven-layer dip, chips, loaded potato skins etc. etc. Well, my family is no different in that we always participate in…
Snack Attack
Almost every day there are times when I am hungry but don’t really want a whole meal. This generally occurs mid-morning and especially mid-afternoon around 4 pm. Our bodies have a natural cycle and eating every 4 hours meets the needs. For those who are early risers and thus eat their breakfast early in the…
We All Scream For…
Last weekend we were celebrating my husband’s birthday. His favorite Blueberry Pie was on the menu. Blueberry Pie is best when served warm with simple vanilla ice cream. I am not a person who will buy ice cream routinely but for special occasions I give in. Especially when I know that there will be enough…
Mindfulness: Listen to Your Tastebuds
Being mindful includes listening to your body. When we are hungry (or sometimes just think we are) we need to ask ourselves “what am I hungry for?”. Answers can be hot, cold, sweet, spicy, salty, crunchy etc. These are all descriptions that speak to our senses. If we can satisfy this need we can gain…
A Muffin, Many Ways
Our family has a breakfast rule; “You cannot leave home without eating breakfast.” When everyone is in a rush to leave home in the morning having quick breakfast available to all is critical. As the kids were growing up, taking into consideration their ability to feed themselves breakfast was also important. So I got into…
Beyond the Number on the Scale
This last week of the year most are beginning to think about the New Year’s resolutions. It is common to hear about health related goals, such as lose weight, not eat sugar or carbs, exercise more etc. etc. Healthy goals are wonderful all year long and if the beginning of a new year is motivation…
Rest and Relaxation
You have been working hard at your goals all year long. Especially in the last couple of months of the year there seem to be extra demands on us to please everyone. Host a meal or a party, attend several events, be nice, social, buy the right gifts, do good for the community and so…
Recipe Hacks: Make them Healthier
I used think of hacking as a bad thing, just in the sense of violating the integrity of something. As I have become more and more tech savvy, at least by using some of the tools to better my life, I have learned to use the term “hacking” in a different way. I realized I…
Get in the Holiday Spirit!
Can you believe it is December already? The weather is sure beginning to feel like it. Everywhere you go you are reminded of the upcoming holiday(s) and ways to indulge. So how do you maintain control and stick to your plan? Here are four simple tips: Eat at home before you shop. Eating at home saves…