In order to make dinnertime a fun family event you do need certain ingredients. Cupcakes are mandatory. Cupcakes are sweet, delicious and just make you feel good. There’s a reason they’re served at parties and not at funerals. Cupcakes are your family clowns. They ensure that fun, laughter and playfulness are present. Cupcakes don’t allow anyone to be criticized or corrected. ...
Dark green leafy vegetables are good for you. There, I’ve said it and I won’t apologize. Not only are dark green vegetables powerhouses of nutrition, but so are vegetables that are deep orange, yellow or red. The more color it has the more vitamins and minerals it contains. Nothing beats very pale green iceberg lettuce on a burger or in a BLT, but if I’m going to the trouble to eat...
Fruits and Vegetables were “green” long before that word meant more than just a color. Mother Nature doesn’t waste any energy when she creates our food. She uses the readily available sunshine and rainfall. She doesn’t produce any wasteful packaging, all of her products are biodegradable, and all of her products are naturally organic. When you buy your fruits and vegetables from...
Why are boneless, skinless chicken breasts so popular? When you order a steak at a restaurant, do you ask the chef to remove all of the fat and bone? You probably don’t; you know the fat and bone add flavor to the meat. The same is true with chicken. Bone adds a depth of flavor that’s lost when the meat is cooked without the bone. Since the bone doesn’t add any...
Did you ever really look at the layout of your grocery store? The fruits and vegetables are on one far side, meat and dairy are on the very back wall, and health and beauty supplies are on the other far side. All of the packaged and prepared foods are in the center. I’m sure the design is well thought out, and it does work, because most people emerge from the center with very full carts. I...
I love to eat and there was a time when I weighed a lot more than I do now. I know the pain of losing and regaining weight and I’m very familiar with the diligence that is necessary in order to keep the pounds from coming back. I have learned that avoiding certain foods doesn’t work and counting calories, fats, or carbohydrates gets old very quickly. I want to eat the foods I love and be...
Did you ever look at the dates written on dairy products? I purchased heavy cream the other day and noticed that the expiration date was two months away. Initially this seemed wonderful. There was plenty of time to use it before it spoiled. I won’t waste money by having to throw it out because it spoiled before I could use it. While this seemed like an advantage, I couldn’t help...
In the morning, do you reach for a glass of orange juice or the whole orange? The convenience of pouring a glass of juice can’t be beat, but you are paying a price for that convenience. For the best health, your foods need to be varied, nutritious, and fibrous. The orange will beat the juice every time. The moment a piece of fruit is cut open, it starts to lose some of its nutrients. ...
Has this ever happened to you? You’re sitting down to dinner and the food tastes delicious. You took what was a reasonable portion and you enjoyed every bite. You’re comfortably full, but the food is still on the table and you’re staring at it. It’s almost as if it’s calling to you. It really was delicious. So you say to yourself, “I’ll have just...
Everyone agrees that getting fiber in your diet everyday is important. People worry that they don’t get enough fiber and they often look for foods that have added fiber. One of the makers of artificial sweeteners is now adding fiber to its product. I’m delighted that this company realizes the value of fiber and is serving its customers better by giving them what they need, but why do...
