Running out the door without breakfast is never a good idea. We all do it, but not eating breakfast can really mess with the rest of your day! Even though you may not technically feel hungry - your organs and muscles need the energy after a nights sleep to get you going. You’re feeding your heart- not your thighs in the [...]

With the challenge starting in less than 48 hours, I wanted to wrap up my posts focused on ideas for meals during the challenge. Here are some suggestions for dinners: Many of my recipes on this site are a great option for the challenge. CLICK HERE and a list of all my recipes will pop [...]

Who Knew ? I was at the grocery store the other day craving ice cream. I browsed the freezer isle reading label after label looking for a satisfying low fat option. Not to mention that I took my time to compare one brand to the next. By the end of my ice cream adventure, I was very cold. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

When I crave chocolate, nothing but chocolate is going to satisfy me. I’m very happy I was introduced to Vita Muffins! If you haven’t heard of these already, you’re in for a treat!  They are a great alternative to grabbing a chocolate bar or a piece of cake. They come in a variety of flavors, my favorite of course is deep chocolate. At 100 calories a pop [...]

Oatmeal is a heart healthy food! It’s a great source of soluble fiber-  that’s that type that helps to lower your cholesterol levels. The problem is, there are so many different types of oatmeal to choose from, how do you know you’re buying the right kind? Instant Oatmeal This oatmeal has been rolled and pressed to be as thin as it [...]

For must of us, January is cold! Nothing warms me up better than a big bowl of chili!  A sweet corn muffin dipped into a bowl of spicy chili has to be the one of my favorite comfort foods. ( Yes, yes I know, I can’t eat any of this right now, but I’m looking [...]

I love milk. We’ll let me re-phrase that, I’m actually not such a fan of the taste of plain milk, but I drink it because I know how good it is for me. Recently I discovered Almond Milk! Let me just say this- Milk is still fantastic! -I keep it in my diet daily; it’s [...]