Brussel Sprouts Recipe – Lemony Brussels Sprouts
Tips, Tricks, and a Recipe Brussel Sprouts Recipe – Lemony Brussels Sprouts By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Today’s focus is on Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts looks like “little cabbages” and considering that they do belong in the cabbage family, it’s a good thing! The main growing season is between January and October but you can get […]
How the Right Foods Help You Focus
Food for Thought How the Right Foods Help You Focus By Leanne Ely, C.N.C One thing I’ve noticed that so many people have in common is scattered thinking. Some of us call it ADD while some of us try to put a little shine on it and call it “multi-tasking”. Whatever you want to call […]
The Importance of Vitamin C
Healthy Foods The Importance of Vitamin C by Leanne Ely, C.N.C A key nutrient that can help prevent – some say cure – many diseases, is vitamin C. Studies show that about 33 percent of the population most likely suffers from a vitamin C deficiency. This kind of deficiency can often contribute to immune problems, […]
Comfort Food Makeover
Dinner Diva Comfort Food Makeover By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Comfort foods. Two words that bring an array of incredibly tempting and terrible treats to mind, especially before, during, and after a certain holiday that boasts of red and pink and way too many heart-shaped tchotchkes. These meals, hosted by our friend “comfort,” are usually full […]
Lemons
Tips, Tricks, & a Recipe Lemons By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Lemons are an amazing, multi-purpose fruit. From whiting your laundry, to skin care, to adding its distinct tangy flavor to dishes and drinks, the lovely lemon can multi-task its way around your home. The bonus is this fruit is available year round and provides an […]
Diets and Date Nights
Diets and date nights? Seriously?! Can you even put those two thoughts in the same sentence? Sure you can! It is possible to make healthy choices and not give up on your goals when you head out to hit the town. All it takes is a little mental preparation and planning. 1. Drink Up – […]
Top Five Foods for Your Heart
Dinner Diva To Five Foods for Your Heart By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Even though I’ve been touting the benefit of eating from this list for a while, it bears repeating and since we’re focusing on the heart (both in matters of love with Valentines day and in health) this month. How many of these do […]
Bell Peppers
Tips, Tricks, and a Recipe Bell Peppers By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Today’s Focus is on BELL PEPPERS Not all bell peppers are created equal. First there are the colors – red, orange, yellow, and green are the most common. Second is the flavor – from sweet to hot. It is all from the same plant. […]
Are You a Food Addict?
Food For Thought: Are You a Food Addict? By Leanne Ely, C.N.C We all crave food at one time or another but food addicts typically crave specific foods and they crave them more often. Some of the common foods addicts crave are foods high in sugar, salt, or flour. Contrary to common opinion self-control is […]