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It used to be that when anyone asked me what I would like for dessert, the response almost always included something containing chocolate – not milk chocolate – and certainly not that wimpy white chocolate stuff that, in my opinion, is simply a waste of good calories – but deep, dark, decadent chocolate that pummels the taste buds. [...]
As a foodie who tries to eat well, I’m often confounded by the challenges of putting something tasty, tempting and healthy on the table when it’s twenty degrees outside. My default cravings lean toward creamy, cheesy and carb-y…..all delicious….but pound-packing, butt plumping and artery clogging. SIGH. There are many evenings when seared tilapia, quinoa and a [...]
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring! Like milk, a little sunshine does a body good and some warm weather would surely be welcome in many areas these days. Here in Michigan we were the lucky ones who only got buried under about ten inches of snow this week – unlike those [...]
If you love to cook, chances are (if you haven’t already) you’ll find yourself cooking for a gluten free friend or relative at some point. Vegetarians and vegans are easy to cook for because the guidelines are relatively clear. Gluten-free eaters are another matter entirely. Gluten, the offending protein found in wheat and some other [...]
Hello everyone! My name is Kendra and I blog at Kreative Creationz. I love blogging about kreative beauty, cooking, crafts, and everyday life. Michele has given me the opportunity to share a low-calorie dessert with you. Valentine’s Day is near and I’ve been trying to figure out the perfect meal to cook for my husband. [...]
Sports are something loved by so many people. They make great memories that last a life time. For a sport loving couple, sports also make great gift ideas for their anniversary. There is so much to choose from and many options to consider that will make for a great gift that will be valued and [...]
If I see one more blog post, email or magazine article about the perfect Super Bowl snacks, I may just have to disconnect from media until Monday morning. Now don’t get me wrong. I love a good head-bashing, concussion-causing sport as much as the next girl (not really :); but I’ve had enough of the [...]
Family dentists are quite similar to the general dentists as they perform the same routine checkups which include teeth whitening, root canal treatments, extractions, filling and cleaning of the teeth. There are many advantages of having a family dentist as it is quite convenient for all the members of the family. Reasons to Hire a [...]
You already know that what you put into your body affects your health, but you may not realize how much it can affect your skin and overall appearance. While eating a healthy, balanced diet is important, there are some foods that can help give your skin a brighter, healthier appearance. Many of these foods are [...]
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We all like something sweet to round off a meal, yet often our fear of those extra teaspoons of sugar and fat lead us to abandon our favorite meal of the day – dessert. Thankfully, there are many desserts that are both nutritious and delicious for you. Here are eight that will leave you both [...]
Apron owner or not, you would have had to be one tough cookie to resist all those two-for-one sales and high-piled pyramidal displays of canned pumpkin, shelled nuts and pie fillings at the supermarket this holiday season. So now that January’s here and your pantry is packed with a small bakery-worth of ingredients, why not [...]
It’s that time – when magazines, twitter feeds, blogs and news articles seem to simply ooze information about getting healthy in the new year. Everywhere, there are recipes for healthful treats from kale salads to farro cereals; and we can’t seem to get away from media overload about the newest punishing fitness class designed to firm, tone, [...]
Do you want to change your bad habits? Vowing to lead stress-free life? Deciding to quit smoking or try hard workouts? Have you tried to develop healthy habits before but failed. Forget all the past failures. Remember that habit change requires more than will power or goal setting. Try out these strategies for a healthy [...]
In my humble opinion, Madhur Jaffrey offers some of the best Indian recipes for non-Indian cooks. Now that we live in a culinarily unsophisticated area (meaning, among other things, that the only reasonably close Indian restaurant is across the US – Canadian border and the only Thai restaurant is kind of yucky) I’ve been looking for [...]
January third is widely known as “Blue Monday” because, as early as it seems, that’s when most people toss their New Year Resolutions out the window. Why do they do this? What is it about resolutions that makes us feel so great about them in December but so tired of them after a couple of [...]
Now that the holidays are past, the dreary winter months replace visions of sugar plums with dreams of sunshine and warmth. Vacation is all about relaxation, discovery and fun; but it doesn’t have to be about adding to that already tight waistband that is the result of all those darn aforementioned sugarplums. Travelers worldwide [...]
It’s here – the time of year when we evaluate our lives and look ahead to what the new year will bring. Maybe because I’m not particularly good at sticking to them, I’m not a believer in resolutions. Instead, I prefer to at least try to live a life that is regularly examined and tweaked [...]
This article was supposed to be finished on November 30th so I could post nice little daily tips on how to avoid holiday stress. Well, it’s December 12th – a mere 13 days before the big day and, um….I’m running a little behind. So much for being a hyper-organized Martha Stewart disciple. For the first [...]
Brace yourself—flu season is coming! Influenza, like the common cold, generally strikes in the winter months, as people crowd indoors and share their germs with the greatest of ease. Here’s what you should know as you hunker down and prepare for the onslaught of this common yet virulent virus. History Of Influenza It appears that [...]
My life has changed significantly in the last number of years. I’ve gone from single mom/professional suit-wearer to married, empty-nest, freelance writer. Days that used to be spent commuting and hitting tight project deadlines are now spent writing, cooking, exercising and – yes – smiling! The company I worked for closed as a result of [...]
Like many women these days, I watch where I’m spending my hard-earned money. For groceries, I shop store brands if possible. Gas for my car is discounted thanks to a shopper reward program through that same local grocery store; and since I work from home and don’t need professional work clothes any more (thank goodness!) [...]
Looking for a simple formula to help you make the most of your workouts? Take a look at this simple infographic that will help you plan your meals to optimize performance. by SteamDriven. Learn about infographics software. Related Posts: 5 Tips for Fixing Posture Problems The 5 Best – and 3 Worst – [...]
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Check out this infographic full of weird and wonderful facts you can cite to amaze your family at dinner. Ok – well – maybe not amaze – but at least break the tension when Aunt Edie starts talking about how she really, really wishes you would get married and Grandpa tells the story [...]
Thanksgiving is only a few days away and we all know how busy life is between the holiday. As the season heats up and time becomes more and more difficult to come by, home cooked dinners are often one of the first things to go by the wayside. This easy turkey-pesto meatball recipe is super [...]
Some of you may have read an article I wrote around a month ago about Quentiq – a great health platform designed to engage users in total-body health. Because of my background as a food, health and wellness blogger, I was asked to give Quentiq a try and have been using it regularly ever since. [...]
Having poor posture can do more harm to your body than simply effecting your physical appearance! Posture influences everything from how you sleep to how strong your muscles are. Have you ever “thrown out your back,” or suffered from aching shoulders after a day at the office? These common discomforts are often caused by poor [...]
The web has become a very popular place. It seems like more people seem to be consulting it for a variety of reasons. It’s all because the internet can make life so much easier. You can shop, consult your bank account, find local entertainment options, or even get directions to a cool new restaurant. Because [...]
Super foods are ultra-healthy foods that offer a lot of health and wellness “bang for the buck.” During the fall season, there are several types of fruits, vegetables and other foods that fall into this category. Here are some of the best super foods you can find this time of year. Apples The old saying [...]
One of the biggest battles of healthy eating is shopping healthy. No matter how often we swear we’ll be able to eat just one Lays chip, looking down and finding half the bag has mysteriously vanished while we were innocently eating our one chip is more the norm than most of us would like to [...]
Are you bored with your greens? Well, eating healthy doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on flavor. The same mixture of vegetables can taste like an entirely new dish when served with another dressing. So, if you’re bored with your old salad, why not make things interesting by trying out a few different home [...]
When it comes to consuming a healthy diet, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains often make the list. However, fruits are often frowned upon due to their high sugar content. While this is true for many types of fruit, when eaten along with a balanced diet, berries are super foods that can aid in weight loss, [...]
This post goes out to all those poor folks still without power from the effects of Frankenstorm! Even if you’re not a regular beer-in-hand grilling weekend warrior, your gas or charcoal grill and tools can be your best friend – heck, some might even say survival tool – to keep you and your family fed [...]
I saw something online the other day that suggested some of the bigger retailers are trying to create a new season blending Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas into one giant consumer-fest full of over consumption of all sorts. It’s bad enough that we start seeing Halloween candy bags lurking on store shelves shortly after the beginning of September. [...]
Fall deserts are some of my favorites. The scent of warm cinnamon and apples is enough to keep my nose pressed to the oven window in anticipation of sweet-tart-spicy deliciousness. Because I’m not typically a fan of desserts that are so cloyingly sugary they sacrifice flavor for sweetness, this crisp is one of my go-to [...]
Running is great, right? It slims you down, strengthens your body, clears your mind, and so much more. However, the sport takes a huge toll on your body. Endurance athletes, including runners, can suffer 200 times more free radical damage than usual. That sounds scary, but there’s a silver lining: the body has a defense [...]
The ritual of tea drinking spans the globe and traverses cultures. While coffee is still queen in the States, 1.42 million pounds of tea is consumed daily by Americans. Some drink purely for the pleasure of enjoying wide-ranging flavors, others sip because it’s part of their cultural heritage, and many take their tea for the [...]
Looking for an unconventional new way to use the last of your summer basil? Look no further. This Thai basil pesto recipe offers a new twist on the traditional Italian favorite. Fresh basil, toasty sesame seed oil, salty peanuts and spicy crushed red pepper combine to create a well-rounded sauce with Asian flair that works [...]
Hey Fit Foodista readers! Check out this awesome short movie created by a collaboration between crooner Jason Mraz and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. By now (hopefully) the word is getting out about the health challenges caused by sugar-laden drinks. Regardless of your political stand on government interference in the American diet, [...]
We all know that we need to take care of our teeth so that they stay healthy and strong, but how do we do it? What sort of products are helpful in aiding us to being able to accomplish our goal of healthy and strong teeth? First of all, it is important to have a [...]
I LOVE Mexican food and just about anything else that can be gently nestled in the loveliness that is a warm, soft tortilla. My most recent foray into the world of Mexican cooking was inspired by a request to review La Tortilla Factory tortilla and wrap varieties. I received their fiber and flax corn tortillas (yellow and [...]
Looking for a super quick and healthy dish with enough WOW factor to serve guests and enough I’mTooTiredToCookRealFood factor for a weeknight dinner? Try these Tilapia tostadas with Lime-cilantro crema. Cumin, smoked paprika and other warm spices meld nicely with the fresh and vibrant cilantro crema while the tender fish is complimented by the crisp cabbage [...]
There are many health benefits to jumping rope, because it’s a great form of cardiovascular exercise. Jumping rope will give you a great full body workout and is actually used by many athletes to get in a hardcore workout because it also works out your lower body while strengthening and toning your upper body. In [...]
Ah, farmers’ markets. The firm, plump tomatoes, the rows of leafy kale, the abundance of peaches and plums…it’s enough to make you want to run off into a fruit-and-veggie utopia. You overspend because it all looks so darn good, and then midway through your busy week you realize that your tomatoes have soft spots, your [...]
There are various types of diets intended to help you loose weight and many are very effective, but some diets can cause bad breath. They typically involve a highly unbalanced intake of food consisting of an increased or decreased level of macronutrient groups such as Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats or Fiber. These diets also carry a [...]
When it comes to healthy skin, doctors and nutritional experts agree the best thing to do to keep that healthy, glowing skin is to consume healthy foods. Keeping a healthy diet is essential for your overall health as well as maintaining radiant, healthy skin. Many nutritional components of healthy foods, such as vitamin E and [...]
For many of us, working fitness into our routine on a regular basis can be a challenge. I was doing really, really well until my husband and I moved into a fantastic 1980′s Victorian “fixer-upper” home. For the majority of our seemingly very short summer, time I’d typically spend biking, lifting weights and cooking healthy [...]
Protein is an essential part of everyone’s diet; and if you’re a vegetarian, then it is important to understand the best sources of protein for your dietary preference. Without meat as a protein source, vegetarians need to rely on a variety of foods that offer the proteins their bodies desperately need. If protein, or iron, [...]
In the western world the concept of ‘mind over matter’ has been in circulation for many years. But, it was only recently that a technique that implements this insight into practice became the subject of serious scientific scrutiny. The technique which is under such scientific examination is mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is a kind of [...]
