I’m a big fan of fresh fish — it’s easy to prepare,  cooks in a jiffy and has important nutrients our body needs. I also love the fact that you can get creative in preparing fish and add lots of flavor with the addition of only a few ingredients.
In today’s video, we’re making a simple [...]

Filed under: Healthy Meals, Heart Health, Low-fat, Meal Planning, Optimal Health, Prevention

Walk down the produce aisle of your favorite health food store or supermarket and you can find various brands of fruit and vegetables washes. Given the fact that so much of our non-organic produce is sprayed with a variety of pesticides, the concept makes sense.
But the real question is: does the cost justify the end result? [...]

Filed under: Fruit, Salt and Sodium, Vegetables

Is it possible that we can quell our appetite, eat less and feel more satisfied than usual? Of course it is, and it’s not so hard when we tune into things we truly enjoy and get busy, kicking boredom and the emotional eating that can come with it, to the curb.
We all know that as [...]

Filed under: Eating Less, Emotional Eating, Overindulging

From the moment I heard about the Vitamix blender when I started nutrition school several years ago, I was enamored with buying one but it wasn’t until recently that I finally made the Vitamix plunge.
I say plunge because buying a Vitamix is no small expense.  Rolling in at over $500 for the top of the line model, it [...]

Filed under: Fruit, Healthy Meals, Vegetables, Weight loss, Whole Food Nutrition

I’m happy to share this post from my colleague, friend and guest blogger Angie Schumacher.  You can learn more about Angie at her website: www.fatburningtips4women.com
Most of us are usually pressed for time in general. The thought of fitting in a workout sometimes just seems too much. But what if I was to tell you that [...]

Filed under: Exercise, Fat-burning, Heart Health

Much to my consternation, my motivation has been waning of late and my motivation mojo needs a fix.
Why?  A whole combination of variables have come together to render it a bit lifeless –  too much stress, getting shingles, not feeling my best and taking time to rest, insufficient exercise and a general malaise that’s so unlike [...]

Filed under: Exercise, Healthy lifestyle, Motivation, Optimal Health

I’m not a gifted gardener, or even average one for that matter, but I’m always  inspired to grow my own food, nurture my body and connect with nature. 
As much as I’d love to tell you that I naturally have a green thumb and can grow just about anything, sadly, that’s just not the case. Just ask [...]

Filed under: Gardening, Healthy Meals, High Quality Food, Locally Grown Food

If there’s one whole grain I can’t get enough of, it would definitely have to be quinoa.  Since I’m sensitive to wheat, quinoa is the perfect grain for me, completely gluten-free. And I love the fact that you can cook it in 15-20 minutes, which seems like a breeze compared to brown rice.  Extra bonus: [...]

Filed under: Gluten-free, Grains, Quinoa, Side Dishes