Top Five Tricks for Cooking Healthy on a Budget

 Posted by Julie on February 16, 2010  General, Nutrition, Single Entrepreneur Mom  No Responses »
Feb 162010
 

We all know that a meal at a nice restaurant is more expensive than cooking at home. You may also know that daily fast-food meals add up quickly, and there are of course the inherent health consequences to choosing drive-thru dinners.

What you might not know, is that in your efforts to save money by eating at home, you can fall trap to some added costs that keep the grocery bills equally high. Things like frozen meals, bottled salad dressing, and ingredients that you only use once, can be a total money pit.

Last night we made a wonderful meal at home that cost less than $10. Continue reading »

A Little Bit of Heart-Healthy ‘Magic Dust’ Goes a Long Way

 Posted by Julie on February 10, 2010  Nutrition  3 Responses »
Feb 102010
 

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and again we’re managing the onslaught of sugary treats that are served in our childrens’ classrooms.

Didn’t we just do this a few months ago?

If you’re ready to take a courageous step outside the box and be the parent who bakes healthier treats that still don’t skip a beat on flavor, then you’ll love the little ‘magic dust’ called Stevia. Continue reading »

Rock-Your-Socks Super Snacks That Won’t Rock Your Diet

 Posted by Julie on February 2, 2010  General, Nutrition  1 Response »
Feb 022010
 

Whether you’re rooting for New Orleans or Indianapolis, we can all agree that finger food is a big game necessity.

This year, make your Sunday soiree congruent with your health goals. If you’re willing to part with the cheesy nachos, fried onion rings, and gooey pizza, you can open your world to a host of healthy munchies that keep your body in balance and your nutrition intact.

Share these treats with your friends, and please reply with your healthy twists on super Sunday favorites! Continue reading »

Budget Organic Eating Into Your Family’s Health Plan

 Posted by Julie on January 26, 2010  Nutrition  1 Response »
Jan 262010
 

With disease rates and environmental decay on the rise, switching to organic foods serve as a responsible measure to mediate both.

Pesticides and chemicals found in non-organic foods create toxic debris that your body has a hard time metabolizing. This leads to fatigue, headaches, and skin conditions, or more serious disease states like cancer.

Externally, non-organic crops emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and contaminate plots of earth that ultimately compromise our wildlife and natural resources. Continue reading »

Eat Brown Bread and Other Health-Giving ‘Do’s and Don’ts’

 Posted by Julie on January 12, 2010  Nutrition  No Responses »
Jan 122010
 

Feeling confused, frustrated and mildly angry about all the conflicting health-information?

First you hear “sugar is bad”, so you cut out the soda.  Then you’re told about this great water that’s loaded with vitamins and think, “Ah-ha, that’s the answer!”, until you find these drinks are ALSO loaded with sugar. The pediatrician says your kids need to exercise more to avoid obesity and other serious health conditions.  Which is easy enough until you learn the school P.E. program has been cut and they’ve added pizza to the hot lunch options.

What’s a parent to do?

Follow along as we give you helpful tips about nutrition and exercise that takes the guesswork out of what to feed your kids, how much exercise they should get, and what is it with those sports drinks anyway? Continue reading »

Health-Promoting Recipes That Give a Bang for Your Buck

 Posted by Julie on January 5, 2010  Nutrition  2 Responses »
Jan 052010
 

We are blessed with a bounty of delicious foods that help to maintain weight, ward off disease and provide sustainable energy.

Yet, with all these choices, it’s hard to know which ones to choose when your time and resources are limited. With busy schedules and the search for meals that satisfy the entire family, it’s fair to ask:

“Which foods give me the most bang for my buck?” Continue reading »

Protein the Power Nutrient – Stripping Away the Uncertainty

 Posted by Julie on December 29, 2009  Nutrition  2 Responses »
Dec 292009
 

As the new year approaches, I’m preparing for the annual upswing in my business.  Soon the phone lines will be lit up with weight-loss seeking men and women in need of the quick-fix.

It reminds me of the phenomenon a few years back, when high-protein diets were the rage.   Come January 1 you could not walk down the street, read the paper, or watch TV without falling victim to the onslaught of ads for low-carb, high-protein diets.  I’ll never forget the billboard from a local home decorating store that advertised “LOW-CARB PAINT!”.  That was hilarious.

If you’re considering a weight loss regimen for 2010, I’m here to inform you that there are better ways to get results than to focus on deleting or adding one food group to your diet.  In fact, dieting is not the answer at all.  But I will hold that for a future conversation when I launch my new book in a few months. Continue reading »

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