Especially when it’s cool or rainy outside, there’s nothing that warms the body better than shepherd’s pie– comfort food at its best. Also called cottage pie, this dish contains a meat and vegetable base with mashed potatoes on top. It’s quick to prepare and there’s enough leftover for lunch the next day! My recipe is […]
When it comes to me and avocados, it was love at first bite. If you feel the same, don’t despair about the high fat content. The nutritional benefits far outweigh any disadvantages. When are avocados in season? While California’s peak season for avocados is February – September, we get a year-round supply of this fruit, […]
Do you struggle to love this healthy green leafy veggie? I used to disparage kale until I discovered a helpful tips and tricks. That’s when the kale romance began. Why should I care? Kale is one of the healthiest foods around. According to Food Facts, one cup of kale can trump a whole week’s worth […]
#13 of my 13 tips for a healthy you As you move along your healthy living journey, one condition is essential—to maintain balance. There will always be times when you swing too low or too high on that see saw of life, but you can always find a way to strike equilibrium again. You simply […]
#3 of my 13 tips for a healthy you. Today’s culture is entrenched on our (many!) weaknesses and how we might go about improving them. I’m not convinced this serves a meaningful purpose. Why not, instead, focus on our gifts and how to better build upon them to fulfill our aspirations? Why not concentrate on […]
#12 of my 13 tips for a healthy you As you make progress along your journey to healthier living, pat yourself on the back. After all, you deserve kudos for your time, effort and commitment. You may have more than one healthy living goal, some with and without designated end points. Don’t wait until you […]
#11 of my 13 tips for a healthy you It’s easy to walk through the monotony of life without mixing things up. You eat the same piece of toast for breakfast each morning. Drive the same way to work. Jog three miles at a nine minute pace during lunch. Drink that same pint of beer […]
Today is #9 of my 13 tips for a healthy you Like any major highway, there will always be twists, turns, splits and even a few dead ends on your journey to living healthier. Everyone goofs up, so don’t expect perfection. Instead, welcome the missteps and cut yourself a break. There will be days when […]
#2 of my 13 tips for a healthy you Just as very few of us will ever win a lottery, it may not be possible to have Jennifer Aniston’s hair, Bradley Cooper’s eyes or Charlize Theron’s legs. We may not be able to swim as fast as Michael Phelps or dunk a basketball like Lebron […]
#5 of my 13 tips for a healthy you If you don’t believe, deep down inside, that you can accomplish your healthy living goals, then you won’t. Have faith in yourself. Know what you want to accomplish, then tell yourself it will happen. An affirmation is the assertion that something exists or is true. It […]