Most of my clients tell me ‘I eat pretty well’…. Then they’ll go into further detail about their ‘healthy’ choices and I realize that some of their ‘healthy’ choices are made from what marketers spoon feed them about what actual healthy food is. Sadly, if they were to really think about it, or read a … Continued
It’s no secret that cooking is not one of my unique innate abilities. In fact, it’s a miracle that my children have even survived given my lack luster cooking skills. I blame my mom. Unsurprisingly, one day I was looking through my mom’s memorabilia and came across a high school report card of hers. She … Continued
We all know that I’m not a great cook. Lucky for you that I’m not your mom and you didn’t grow up on my lack luster dishes. I always say, ‘never trust a skinny cook’, and I’m just that. (While I don’t like to think of myself as ‘skinny’ I wouldn’t say that I have … Continued
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are supposed to be the happiest time, but as it turns out, it tends to be the most stressful for many. I’ve got some nutritional tips to keep in mind for the upcoming holidays as well as the New Year. I know it may … Continued
Here’s one of my favorite lunches… Light ‘n Tasty Egg Salad Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 4 hard-boiled eggs with yolks removed 1 hard-boiled egg 2 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise 2 stalks celery, finely diced 2 whole wheat English Muffins, toasted 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 pinch celery seeds salt and cracked black pepper to … Continued
Halloween is over, but the crying continues. Of course, I’m talking about the tears that you’ll feel like shedding when you see all the empty Halloween wrappers at your feet. It’s likely that Halloween has had some spooky effect on your nutrition if you’re like most people. One way I defend against indulging in the … Continued
It’s all over but the crying. I’m referring to Halloween and the loads of little chocolate bars that possibly found their way down your throat. Today is a new day.Whether you’re a parent or not, it’s likely that you were effected by this goolish holiday. You either handed out treats or inspected pillow cases of … Continued
Spaghetti squash is one of the easiest vegetables to prepare without adding fat in the cooking process. Each squash is filled with folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, and beta carotene – and best of all it is a low calorie food. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 1 spaghetti squash 1 Tablespoon dried basil 1/2 … Continued
Here’s one that even I can make…5 minutes prep time and 30 minutes cook time. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 cups hot cooked instant rice (cooked as … Continued
It was recently Thanksgiving here in Canada and as many of you may experience, that usually means more food than ever. I managed to dodge the ‘food coma’ bullet by making some healthy choices, but I haven’t been so lucky in the past. I guess one thing about getting a little older is that … Continued