Blog – Page 18 – Little Choices

Be Heart Smart – Add Legumes to Your Diet

For those seeking more protein in their diet, legumes are a great source, and some might even consider…

Review of the Spices and Dressings

There are many spices and herbs that promote good health, great for detoxing and help raise your metabolism.…

Every kitchen should have MCT Oil!

When coaching on health and weight loss, one of the first things I recommend is to remove all…

Flourless Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Apples and cinnamon go together so well so I just love how these muffins turned out! This is…

Sugar Alcohols

Despite the name, sugar alcohols are neither sugar nor alcohol. Sugar alcohols are sugar substitutes that are either…

Healthy Popcorn

Along with chocolate and cheesecake, popcorn is on my list of favorite foods. For years I loved to…

The Many Health Benefits of Cauliflower

Cauliflower belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables. Belonging to this group indirectly asserts a vegetable to be…

Popeye’s Favorite – Spinach

Did you ever wonder why Popeye likes spinach so much? The idea behind making Popeye extremely strong after…

Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis

Have you heard the terms: Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis and wondered what it means? Many people have small pouches in…

Asparagus – my new anti-aging agent!

One of the major health concerns nowadays, especially among women, is how to slow down the body aging…

Digestive Do’s and Don’ts

In order to be really healthy, you need to make sure you have good digestion (and good elimination).…

Don’t overlook Kale!

Kale is one of most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. It’s a great…

Simple Tips to Help Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is a somewhat complex problem due to in-proper food combinations, eating large meals, delayed stomach emptying…

Apples – A Healthier Life, One Bite at a Time!

Apples are one of the most commonly consumed fruits in the world, and rightly so as there is…

Cabbage Soup

We should eat cruciferous vegetables regularly and here is a great way to get a portion in! Include…

Apples & Cinnamon – Breakfast of Champions

Apples have antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of…

Garlic – Restore your health

Years ago, long before I was into diet and health, I had a friend whose mom always smelled…

Cinnamon – more than just a great spice!

Cinnamon is more than just a great spice and those who consume it daily have reaped some wonderful…

Strawberries – A Protective Fruit

We know that berries in general are one of the best fruits to eat so I want to…

Pomegranates have many health benefits!

Pomegranates have been around for centuries and are even mentioned numerous times in the Bible. These amazing little…

Foods for Healthy Skin

Our ancient ancestors spent their days hunting deer and gathering berries in the forests. Today, our idea of…

Choose Wisely – Stevia

The market for Stevia has started blossoming into quite the selection as many manufacturers are jumping on the…

Scoop up some Cantaloupe!

Although you can find cantaloupe year-round in your local supermarket, now is that time of year when you…

Choose Wisely – Eggs

Shopping has become a lot more complicated with all the marketing on packages so it’s important to be…

Sprouted Grain Bread, Bagels, Pasta & More!

Sprouted grains, commonly used to make “flourless” bread, are rich in natural vitamins, food enzymes, amino acids and…

Take 1 – One minute for your health: Cranberry Water

Watch this quick video to help transform your health! Today’s Take 1 covers the benefits of cranberry water.…

Chicory Root Benefits

Chicory root and extracts from chicory root were first reported in the United States in the early 1800’s.…

Take 1 – One minute for your health: Coconut Oil

Watch this quick video to help transform your health! Today’s Take one is about coconut oil and how…

Sweet Deception – Splenda

To clear up some of the confusion on Splenda and other products using Sucralose I have been researching…

Pesto Pizza

Have a craving for pizza on a hot summer day? This pizza is just bursting with summer flavors! It’s…

Hormone Help for TOM!

How does TOM (Time of Month) effect us and what can we do to limit the side effects of the…

Flourless Flaxseed Pancakes

Flaxseeds are a rich source of Omega-3s, fiber and contain minerals such as manganese, copper, and magnesium and…

Chicken & Broccoli Divine

An old family favorite I used to make all the time when my kids were small, but stopped…

Crazy Good Casserole

This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It’s loaded with good fats and healthy whole…

Dangers of Microwave Use

If you are one of the millions of microwave users out in the world, then might I suggest…

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Eating leafy green vegetables three or more times a week has proven to significantly reduce the risk of…

Healthy Foods for Healthy Skin

Everyone knows it’s important to eat healthy to have a healthy body, but many people forget this when…

Deep Dish Pizza Quiche

This recipe is a great alternative to “traditional” pizza. Our family favorite is making it into a garlic…

Peanut Cilantro Southwestern Salad

I recently went for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory where I had a delicious salad and the dressing was amazing.…

Carol’s Candied Nuts

Nuts in their raw form is the healthiest choice. Many of the roasted nuts that you find in…

Crisp Pita Salad

Everyone loves a crunch to their salads, but to be healthy we need to stay away from the…

Crunchy & Sweet Apple Chicken Salad

Apples are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants and just one apple provides up to 5 grams of fiber, great…

Chicken Sausage & Zucchini Soup

Zucchini has low calories which is good for people who want to lose weight. It contains good amounts…

Spinach & Mozzarella Meatloaf

Spinach contains folic acid, which helps in maintaining the physical and mental health to produce optimum levels of…

Greek Pork Sandwiches

In this recipe I use Safflower mayo but Greek Yogurt is also very delicious. Although I do not recommend…