Being prepared for “grab n go”  is the key to healthy eating with a busy lifestyle. You want foods that provide both protein and a complex carbohydrate which will satisfy your hunger and sustain your energy. No assembly required, quick, healthy, and easy! Keeping your pantry or fridge stocked with these will give you food to grab on your way out the door. Continue Reading

Fad diets can trick your body into short term change, but eating right for longevity requires a different approach. As science uncovers more clues about extending life and preventing disease, certain foods rise to the top of the list, and these are some of the most important ones. Continue Reading

Getting kids to eat healthy can be quite a challenge these days. Fast food seems to have become the usual, while fruits and veggies are all but forgotten. So, how do you get your kids to eat healthy? Offering lots of different types of foods and letting them see you eat and enjoy a variety of fresh fruits There are the creative ways to get your kids to eat more vegetables, such as camouflaging them in with other foods, like chopping up and mixing vegetables in with pasta sauces, casseroles, or soup. Continue Reading

Let’s face it: willpower is great in theory but not very dependable in practice. A rough day at work, a night out with friends, or any number of situations can put you in tough spots that lead to overeating. Instead of relying on willpower in these situations, create conditions that automatically keep you from overdoing it. Continue Reading

When it comes to the health benefits of chocolate, there is some good news and some bad news. The good news is that research points to chocolate having disease fighting properties, while the bad news is that it must be eaten in moderation and not in overly sugary forms. Continue Reading

Eating healthy when you are single can be a bit of a challenge, but if you keep a few basic foods on hand, you can prepare quick healthy meals and snacks. Here are just a few of the types of foods that are good to keep on hand if you want to eat healthy. With these few essential items, you can create quick easy healthy meals for one.

Eating Healthy

• Cooked turkey breast, or ham
• Crackers (high quality whole grain crackers)
• Cheese (real cheese in a chunk)
• Low fat milk
• Low fat sour cream
• A couple quality light dressings with olive oil
• Fresh fruit
• Crisp  salad veggies
• Eggs
• Frozen chicken breasts
• A steak or two…

Shopping more frequently for a just a few fresh items will prevent waste and spoilage. Try shopping at a local farmers market that sells individual fruits and veggies, (so you do not buy too many ahead of time.) You should also try to find a nice local market for meats and dairy. By keeping some individually frozen meats on hand, you can quick thaw and toss them on the grill (indoor counter top grills work great) and just that easy, you will have fresh, healthy meals.

Healthy Eating

Try to avoid eating out on a  daily basis, but instead, cook simple, healthy meals at home, then go out to a nice restaurant and treat yourself to a great meal, that you would not cook at home, once a week or so. By eating healthy at home, you can afford to splurge on a higher fat or higher calorie meal occasionally and still live healthy.

One last word or advice,  buy a half gallon of low fat ice cream or sherbet for a sweet treat, avoid keeping chips, candies and fattening deserts on hand, remember, if they are not there, you will not eat them!