Heart Healthy Mediterranean Dinner

 

My family loves Mediterranean meals !

The “Mediterranean Diet” has always been thought of as a good heart healthy diet and it just got another  scientific thumbs up.

Here is how Dr. Ann Kulze, renowned authority in the areas of nutrition, healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, describes the study and it’s results:

“In [...]

Family Valentine Dinner

How did you spend your Day of Love?

Yes, I know Valentine’s Day has been commercialized, but  it is still a day to celebrate LOVE.  I don’t just mean the romantic feeling of love but fact that we are all made from love, God’s love.  We are love to the very core. It is  part of [...]

Healthy Comforting Recipes for a Winter Weekend

Relive your childhood -Go Sledding!Yee Ha!

If you are like me – you have made a few health related resolutions for 2013

Start your day with a power breakfast

Eat more greens

Move the bod every day

Reduce sugar and gluten

Here is an example of a typical winter weekend day. You will [...]

How to Thrive During the Holidays

I just love the Christmas season — the music, gathering of family and friends, Midnight mass and of course, the holiday fare.  But with so much to do, we tend to stress out and focus on just “surviving” the holidays.

This year you don’t have to just survive, let’s Thrive by embracing the all the [...]

Harvest Appetizers and Snacks

Harvest Flat Bread Ingrediants

Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Do you have an abundance of tomatoes that you don’t know what to do with?

You must try my Roasted Tomato recipe. It’s one of my fav’s because it is sooo simple, flavorful, versatile, annnd not to mention healthy! You will find that this comforting appetizer brings your guests around the table, [...]

Try Napa Cabbage and make this Fresh Asian Slaw

I love September !!  Although summer is one  of my favorite times of the year, I enjoy what  September brings  to my life -a  sense of order, and a new beginning.  For me,  it’s the perfect opportunity to create a new intention. – Like-Trying a new vegetable recipe  each week!  How about you ? Do [...]

Back to School Power Snack Lunch Presentation

Farmers Market Fit Foodie PresentationBack to School Power Snacks for Kids and Adults

Missed my Back to School Power Snack presentation at the Winchester Farmers Market? Well you are in luck! Thanks to our Farmers Market “Techie” Shukong who filmed the presentation you will be able will hear all the great back to school snack [...]

Back to School Power Snacks and Lunch Ideas

Back to School Power Snacks

Rethink your snacks! These aren’t just for the kids – Prepare these simple delicious snacks and for the whole family and feel energized! Back to School Breakfast And Snacks

Grilled Salmon Topped with Edamame Hummus and Pineapple

My favorite Salmon Burger-No fillers -just Salmon!

This has been on of my Fav’s this summer!

Brush a Trader Joe’s Premium Salmon Burger with Soy Vay Teriyaki Sauce found at Trader Joes. You can make your own, but this is easier. I like this brand because it is made with fresh ingredients and [...]

Raw Paleo Friendly Hummus

Raw Paleo Friendly Hummus

I’m addicted to this dip! I discovered this raw Paleo Friendly Dip in Kimberly Snyder’s book Beauty Detox. We made it during my Level 2 Nutrition Boot Camp during Raw week. It was a hit with everybody! I tweaked the original recipe and added some cayenne pepper because I like all [...]