Nutrition Advice & Tips
Starting Off Right A new year is dawning in just a few weeks. No matter what 2015 held for you, 2016 offers a fresh slate of new opportunities. I believe that the desire to be healthier in each coming year is universal. We ALL have aspirations to eat healthier and exercise more consistently, or perhaps […]
Read More ⟶Have you attended your first holiday party yet, or been asked to bring a dish? Well, if you haven’t, you will soon! I have a super-easy, super-healthy suggestion…Skotidakis Jalapeno Greek Yogurt Dip. Last weekend, I picked up a pack of 2-16 ounce containers at Costco with some celery, bell peppers, and Gluten Free Crunchmaster Crackers […]
Read More ⟶Yes, this week is the week of Thanksgiving but I am not going to write this and tell you how to eat healthy on Thanksgiving Day because most of you will enjoy this one meal so I want you to enjoy the special foods that you only see once a year. Maybe you are traveling […]
Read More ⟶Turkey is a Thanksgiving tradition. Most people prepare one whether they like it or not. Thanksgiving just isn’t Thanksgiving without this wild bird representing the bounty of our forefather’s hunt. I’ve been cooking a Thanksgiving meal for over 25 years and have experimented with many recipes all claiming to produce the perfect bird. They all […]
Read More ⟶Sweet potatoes are in season this time of year, especially here in NC. You can find them at the grocery store in abundance and for great deals-I saw some for $0.89 per pound this week. The nice thing about sweet potatoes is that they are one of the few produce items that will truly keep […]
Read More ⟶This week we enter into the “holiday season.” Holiday decorations adorn store-fronts and seasonal foods and scents are flourishing in the markets. Most of us are beginning to consider our gift giving as well as our holiday menus. For some, however, the holidays pose one of the most difficult times of the year. Food insecurity […]
Read More ⟶This week we celebrate 239 years of national independence from Great Britain. As you are planning for your celebration, you may be thinking red, white and blue…tablecloths, napkins, cups, and streamers; but how about food? This year, go beyond themed desserts, and wow your guests with a healthy and festive twist on a party favorite…Salsa! […]
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