This year’s Nutrition Month theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” That means making good nutrition choices which includes filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are relatively low in calories and are associated with the reduced risk of chronic disease. As you grocery shop each week, try to choose one […]
I’ll Second That!
Normally none of us likes to be second. We’ve been conditioned to strive for perfection—in essence, to be number one. But when it comes to saving money, second is first, if you get my drift. You can save a lot of money by not requiring perfection in your purchases. Food Most grocery stores now have […]
Making Your List Work for You
Where does time go? Do you ever feel like the more you do, the more there is to do and the list is never ending? In searching for some resources to help as our work environment has changed, I found some tips from John Maxwell, author of “Make Today Count”. He makes good arguments for […]
Spring Clean Your Kitchen for Easier, Healthier Meals
Home-cooked food is often lower in saturated fat, sodium, and sugar and higher in good nutrients like fiber, calcium, and iron compared to premade meals. Why? When you prepare food at home, you get to choose the ingredients. If the food you are preparing calls for tomato sauce, you can choose a low-sodium version or simply […]
Make Your Own Veggie Chips!
If you’re a fan of the crisp vegetable chips that have been featured in the high-end grocery stores, there’s good news. Now you can make your own snack chips for a fraction of the cost. These homemade versions are also trans fat-free and contain lower amounts of sodium than conventional versions found in supermarkets. Here’s a primer […]
No Beans About It: Verify Coffee Calories
During the winter months many have been drinking hot beverages to warm up on these colder winter mornings. The local coffee shops are in full swing as we drink more and more of our favorite flavored coffees and lattes. Maybe you’ve been afraid to ask – “do I need to worry about the calories in […]