Managing Midnight Munchies

Food For Thought Managing Midnight Munchies by Leanne Ely, CNC Midnight snacking is a habit that we all start probably in our early teens if not sooner. When you’re thirteen and you have a sleepover with a bunch of friends, the idea of having junk food at midnight or later seems really cool. Then […]
Best Ballpark Bites

Healthy Foods Best Ballpark Bites by Leanne Ely, CNC If you and your family are sports fanatics or your children are on sports teams, you’re probably not as enthusiastic about the homerun after you’ve substituted your usual dinner plans for whatever the vender sold you. So how do you make the best of ballpark […]
Farmers Market 101

Dinner Diva Farmers Market 101 by Leanne Ely, CNC If you’ve never experienced the summer and fall privilege of a farmer’s market, you’re missing out, Big Time. Here are some reasons you need to get yourself there– 1. Better Flavor and Better for You. The produce you can find at farmer’s markets have incredible […]
Tips to Beat the Summer Heat

Food For Thought Tips to Beat the Summer Heat by Leanne Ely, CNC One of summer’s many joys is that it brings to the table this huge variety of adventures and activities. Family vacations, occasional get-aways with your friends, and even a sizable chunk of sports you only grace with your athletic ability during […]
Surviving Summer Cookouts
Healthy Foods Surviving Summer Cookouts by Leanne Ely, CNC Let’s face it, aside from the mosquitoes and humidity (depending on where you live of course), summer is a treat in our seasonal cycle. After the sun begins to set and a faint breeze christens the air, you may hear something close growling – begging […]
6 Sneaky Supermarket Secrets
Food For Thought Sneaky Supermarket Secrets by Leanne Ely, CNC Can I beg and grovel? Just a little? Okay, here goes…please, I beg you, never go grocery shopping without a list and plan for what you’re going to buy. Not only will you spend way more than you budgeted for, you’ll most likely forget […]
Vacation Eating – Don’t Send Your Healthy Habits Packing

Healthy Foods Vacation Eating – Don’t Send Your Healthy Habits Packing by Leanne Ely, CNC Summer is quickly rounding around the corner–the kids will be out of school, sunglasses permanently attached to our faces, lots of sunscreen, and most likely a vacation! Vacation has to be one of our favorite words. A break from […]
Pumping Iron

Food For Thought Pumping Iron by Leanne Ely, CNC Did you know that it is iron in your body that helps transport oxygen in the blood throughout the whole body? If you don’t ensure that you’re getting the necessary amount of iron in your diet, you can start building an iron deficiency, which can […]
Eat Like a Kid!

Healthy Foods Eat Like a Kid! by Leanne Ely, CNC How many times do I have to tell you to eat your vegetables? Yes, I’m talking to you! Truth be told, it’s not just the kids who don’t eat their veggies, but adults too, are failing to get the right amount of veggies in […]