Sometimes it feels like we are in the food wars: paleo vs vegan, low carb vs low fat, fasting vs snacking, and so on. Can we agree on anything that’s good for us to eat? Yes. Salad. Salads are an acceptable, and actually really nutritious,...
I have found a secret weapon to get my husband and adult son to eat all the vegetables I serve them. Actually, it helps me enjoy my vegetables, though I admit to being more motivated than they are to eat them. The secret is homemade...
You sit down to a lovely home cooked meal. You’re joined by your family, or maybe a buddy or two. Everything tastes delicious. And it’s all really healthy and nourishing. Is this a scene from the fifties? Or from a rich family’s home with a...
When you’re feeling grumpy or just low energy, what do you do? Do you reach for a snack? Maybe a soft drink? A lot of us do. We want that kick that comes from eating something, especially something sweet. What about when you’re down, and...
Many of us try to follow a healthy, nutrient dense diet. That is, we try to eat well for health, and attain a healthy weight. But holiday gatherings can be our downfall. How can you go to a Fourth of July picnic and still eat...
For those of you who celebrate Easter, it’s the one day you eat eggs for breakfast. Chocolate eggs, that is. Yum. And then you feel guilty afterward, like many people. But should you? Chocolate is a health food. That sounds crazy. But chocolate can have...