Alright, I know I’m the one who decided to go on a cleanse. But I made this soup last week and it was so delicious. I’m not kidding you! I will make this even after I’m done! Green Soup 10 cups chicken stock 1 tbsp olive oil 4 leeks, diced  (the white part) 3 garlic cloves, [...]

There is all this talk about fiber ! Doctors are continuously telling us to increase the amount of fiber in our diets, and weight loss experts tell us that fiber is a key component to losing weight. Most of us are just trying to add fiber to our diets without really knowing why! Well- now [...]

One of the things I love about winter is the change of food. Silly, I know but I crave soups and stews this time of year and I never seem to want them in the summer months. And I love soups. They can be such a healthy and filling meal or a delicious side dish. [...]

These little oranges are everywhere in the grocery stores now. Some are Clementines, some Mandarin Oranges and some Tangerines! But, whatever type you prefer,  they are all delicious! And, they are GREAT for curbing a sweet tooth! Fruit is natures candy after all.  With only 45 calories for a 3 ounce orange, theses little puppies make up almost half [...]

I wanted to share a discovery with you! It’s this new (well, new for me because I just tried it) great, nutritious bread! You can find it at your local grocery store. I’ve seen it at Metro and Longo’s. The bread is made by Stonemill Bread Company. They make a variety of products, but my choice would be [...]

I got to hang out with my sister and my nephew today. What a fantastic day! I’m really lucky becuase my sister and I really try to be positive influnces on each other to stay healthy. This can also work the other way – if one of us feels like chocolate- it’s easy to bring [...]

We’re having company this weekend. As you know, I try not to keep crap in the house that I don’t want to eat- I know if it’s there, I’ll eat it guaranteed. But, I also don’t think it’s fair to assume that company is going to eat the way we eat. I mean, I make yummy [...]

I am a big fan of Sprouted Grain bread. What does this mean? Well basically, the grains are soaked before they are ground- keeping the vitamins, minerals and nutrients in the grain.  The brand I buy, and the one that is most readily available in supermarkets is Ezekiel 4:9. It: 1) Forms a complete protein comparable [...]

I keep a lot of staples in my house.  Two of the many things I always have in my freezer are: a bag of shrimp and a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables. I guess I figure – if I have easy access to healthy stuff, and I have quick and easy ways to prepare them- [...]

Starbucks is now selling something called a Morning Bun. It’s taunting me. So, I’m whipping up a batch of home made muffins with lots of cinnamon in them to see if it can curb my Morning Bun craving. Please work (fingers crossed as there are 3 Starbucks walking distance from my house!). These are yummy. [...]