I don’t know why this is called Hamburger Soup, I really don’t. I am fully aware that the name is a turn off, but it tastes delicious. My mother in law passed down this recipe to my sister in law from “Best of Bridge”. My sister in law has since doctored it a bit. This is [...]

The Passover Challenge begins next week and I’m on a mission to help you get ready for it. Last week I posted ideas for a healthy breakfast while you’re on The Passover Challenge. Today I wanted to go over some great lunch ideas. Once again, feel free to add to the list. Every idea helps! [...]

1. Drink Water. Water keeps you feeling full. Your metabolism needs water to function properly. Only when you are fully hydrated can your metabolism be a fuel burning machine! 2. Fill up on lean protein and vegetables. Protein not only takes longer to digest, but compared to carbohydrates and fat, your body has to work harder to digest it- therefore you [...]

My cousin asked me a while ago what I treat myself with. But before I dive into my treats and cheats, I must say that I’m not perfect. I try to live a certain way, 80% of the time I can swing it! But, just like everyone else,  I’m human. It’s important for me not to [...]

14 days and counting until The Passover Challenge begins. Over 20 people have signed and there is still time if you want to join in on the fun! Here is the scoop: For eight days (April 8 -15) we are going to eliminate any and all bread and processed products from our diet (including kosher for [...]

There were Mango’s on sale at the market today so I bought some. I really enjoy a good mango salad. Here’s how I whip one up! Cashew Mango Salad Serves 6. 1 ounce raw cashew nuts (You can dice ‘em or keep ‘em whole.) 2 mango’s (Not too ripe. The one’s I used were a little too [...]

I got hit with a horrible cold at the end of last week. I can’t remember the last time I even had a cold, and this one felt like it took all my energy and dumped it into the garbage can down the street. Everything ached and all I wanted to do was crawl back under the covers and [...]

I recently posted about antioxidants. I thought I should take some time to go through each one and tell you a little bit about what they specifically do and why they are so good for us. Vitamin C ( also called ascorbic acid) seems like the most common vitamin around. Ever since I was a little kid [...]

Did you ever notice that whenever you start a workout, the first 5 minutes always seem to be the toughest. It’s a struggle to get through the beginning of a workout, but once you’re in the groove ( or past your 5 minute mark) it gets easier to stay motivated and on track. It was so interesting [...]

This past weekend I invited my sister, her husband and my mother over for brunch. Trouble was, I invited them over 30 minutes before I was going to serve food. What was I thinking! When I entertain, I plan for it- the last minute thing stresses me out! With no time to shop, this is [...]