Vacay the Plant-Based Way

I just returned from a 4 day camping trip at the lake.  I love camping.  We water ski, tube, swim, hang out with friends and are able to unplug and relax.  Then there's the food;  BBQing chickenor steak for dinner, dogs for lunch, eggs and bacon for breakfast, cheese and crackers to nibble... Oh right. …

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Cook More to Lose Weight

It shouldn't surprise you that to control your weight you have to control how much you put into your pie hole. (Sorry, I just never get to say 'pie hole' nearly enough.) The best fix for this is to eat in more often.  (Studies have shown that eating out often increases your waistline).  So, that …

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Chopped!

It feels like I've been living in the kitchen this past week!  I have made a commitment to eat more fruits and veggies and cut out some of the processed stuff that had been making its way into the house and into my mouth.  In order to be successful at this I realize I need …

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Tip of the Week!

  The easiest way to stay on track with healthy eating is to get into the kitchen and prepare your own meals.   Only then can you control the amount of added sodium, fat and sugar. One of my favorite resources for healthy cooking is Cooking Light Magazine.  It's chock full of meal plans, healthy cooking …

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