What am I thankful for today?

Gratitude

They say that one of the strongest emotions is gratitude.  It fills the individual with a sense of appreciation for what they have, and gets the mind thinking about how to pass that goodwill onto others.  To continuously be grateful, one of the best things to do is keep a journal and everyday write down… Read More

The Next Generation!

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The last two generations has seen the epidemic of Fast Food and convenience cooking.  We have started seeing the fall out of taking this path in our health and obesity problem here in the United States.  We cannot blame the Fast Food industry, but we can take some personal responsibility with the next generation and… Read More

Signature Steak

Juicy steak veal

A Tasty Blend of Spices for Vegetables, Meats, Seafood and Salads! This all-around seasoning brings the flavor of your cooking to life!  Use as a dry rub or simply add to meals during cooking.  It’s great on vegetables, meats, fish and salads! Ingredients: Garlic, Kosher Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Celery, Onion, Spices (There are no sugars/sweeteners… Read More

Just a few reasons to include avocados in your diet!

healthy avocado

I believe in eating a healthy fat at every meal and avocados is one of my favorites! Avocados often are looked at as an unhealthy choice in the fruit and vegetable world but I’m here to tell you it’s a healthy choice. I hear ‘smack talk’ about avocados all the time!  “I love avocados, too… Read More

Favorite New Products

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100% Pure Himalayan Sea Salt Sometimes you just find a new gem of a product and you must share.  I have recently fallen in love with two new items. First is Himalayan Sea Salt.  HimalaSalt is the ONLY pink Himalayan sea salt that is Kosher Passover Certified, Green-e Certified (made by 100% Wind and Solar Energy),Sustainably… Read More

Stir-Fry Zucchini

Stir Fried Zucchini

Massively low in calories–one large zucchini is only 16 calories! Zucchini contains a fair amount of vitamin C as well as Vitamin A, potassium and folate. It helps to prevent strokes and other diseases and is great  for lowering cholesterol. Zucchini’s high water content is perfect for people trying to loose some extra weigh. Stir-Fry Zucchini… Read More

Put Your Worries in the “Box”

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If you are struggling with fear and anxiety consider making a box. Call your box whatever works for you. For dieting, I will call it the “Freedom” box; Freedom from worry and fear. We have been discussing keeping a daily journal in the book club this month while reading Full Filled and one of the… Read More

Health Benefits of Eggs

Breakfast with fried egg

1. Eggs are great for the eyes. 2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs. 3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids. 4. According to a study… Read More

Cooking with Chia Seeds

ground chia seeds

On Monday I gave you the “skinny” on the wonders of chia seeds. Hopefully, if you didn’t already consume these wonderful seeds, you added them to your daily diet. There is so much great information on chia seeds and you can do so much with them! As promised, here are a few more ways to… Read More

Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

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Allergy season has arrived.  I have been suffering and have been researching natural remedies to help with season allergies. Sneezing, wheezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery, red eyes; these are just some of the symptoms that more than 35 million Americans face each year as the pollen from trees, grass, flowers, and plants makes it… Read More