Springtime is my favorite for a lot of reasons, but the top of that list has to be spring produce. Most farmer’s markets open their doors in March, and I must say, there is just something about meeting the farmer that grew your food. You are supporting his livelihood while he is definitely supporting yours. […]
As a dietitian, people often ask me what supplements they should be taking. There are so many products out there and a lot of (often conflicting) information. The supplement industry boasts a whopping $122 billion (yes, billion with a “B”) annually. So today I’m sharing my top tips on deciding whether to incorporate supplements into […]
Happy Monday! With Mardi Gras tomorrow, many people will be beginning a fast for the the Lenten season. Traditionally, some will abstain from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays until Easter. Others will choose specific things to avoid like social media, TV, sweets, etc,. A few months ago, Kandyce wrote on article on spiritual discipline of […]
I am always looking for quick, easy, and healthy snacks to have at home and on the go. With so many convenient, processed foods readily available at our fingertips, if often takes some planning for the former. These energy bites meet all of my snack requirements and take less than 5 minutes to make. The […]
We work all year on making healthy choices – eating plenty of vegetables, getting daily exercise, sleeping 7 hours per night – only to be completely overwhelmed and tempted at every holiday of the year. THE Holiday Season (Thanksgiving – New Year’s) tends to be the toughest of them all to keep up healthy habits. […]