I get questions all the time about clean eating. Over the past few years it’s become one of those diet buzz words that you hear everywhere. It seems that a lot of the confusion stems from the belief that it’s a restrictive diet plan requiring you to eat all organic foods all the time. I…
5 Tips to Save Money on Groceries (without clipping coupons)
I am all about saving money any chance I get, especially when it comes to groceries. If you’re like my family, groceries are one of our largest monthly expenses, right behind housing. But I’m busy and definitely don’t have time to clip coupons, scour the ads and run all over town to save a few…
Fun Ways to Cook with Kids
Getting kids involved in meal planning, shopping and preparation is a great way to teach them healthy eating habits and spend quality time with them. Instilling healthy habits at an early age can help them develop a healthy relationship with food that can last a lifetime. Age-appropriate involvement in kitchen activities is important. Obviously, you…
Special Offer from Glucerna
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GlucernaContigo #CollectiveBias Most of the information I share with you here isn’t specific to any special conditions, but I know many of you are living with diabetes so I wanted to share this information about Glucerna with you….
How to Make an Effortless (but healthy) Dinner
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EffortlessMeals #CollectiveBias Now that school is back in session, effortless meals are an important part of family life. Between homework, after school practices and other school activities, it’s hard to find time to make a healthy meal. Even…
Cooking Terminology 101
If you’re fairly new in the kitchen or simply don’t have a lot of experience with kitchen terminology, I hope you’ll find this post useful. While some terms are pretty straightforward, some don’t mean much unless you understand what they mean. These are some of the most common words you might find in a recipe….
Simple Strategies for Meal Planning
Now that it’s back to school time again, it’s time to get things back on a schedule. For many of us, that means meal planning so that we can have a healthy, nutritious meal on the table for our families and still have time for homework, kids activities and a regular bedtime. These simple strategies…
10 Foods to Reduce Inflammation
Many people deal with inflammation on a regular basis whether it’s in their gut, their joints, or somewhere else in their body. Inflammation isn’t necessarily a bad thing – it’s the body’s defense mechanism to fight infection and promote healing. Some people deal with chronic inflammation with conditions such as arthritis. While food may not…
Cooking without Oil
I recently listened to a podcast that advocated cooking without oil. Since I learned to cook with oil and have always done it, the idea of not using it was intriguing. Growing up, my mom cooked with Crisco (and lots of our food was deep fried). I recognized that wasn’t a healthy option and after…
14 Uses for Lemons That May Surprise You!
I love lemons! The perfect glass of sweet lemonade is ideal on a hot summer day. But did you know there are tons of other uses besides making lemonade? It’s true! Check out some of these amazing non-lemonade uses for lemons: Removing strong odors in sinks or trash cans – drop leftover lemon peels or squeeze…
