Why a Food Journal?
Healthy Foods Why a Food Journal? By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Keeping a food journal is a great way to track your nutrition, your water intake, your moods, sleep patterns, and your exercise. All of these things are interrelated to your physical and mental health. By tracking these things you can figure out why you eat […]
Food Moods
Dinner Diva Food Moods By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Food may play a bigger role than just making you grumpy if your hungry. Sometimes just the smell of a turkey roasting can trigger childhood memories of Thanksgiving or the smell of homemade bread might bring a picture of your grandmother to mind. But did you know […]
Canned Food Donations
Tips, Tricks and Recipes: Canned Good Donations By Leanne Ely, C.N.C During the holidays is the time that most food banks ask for donations. But just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean their needs no longer exist. Donating to your local food bank on a regular basis is a great way for you to […]
FFT- Giving Back
Food For Thought Giving Back by Leanne Ely, C.N.C Did you know that 1 in 6 kids in America goes to bed hungry? It’s a shocking statistic. One day, not too long ago, I was at my local grocery store and was saddened to see how much waste there was with foods that had reached […]
HF- End of the month check up – How are resolutions going?
Healthy Foods End of the month check up – How are resolutions going? By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Well it’s almost the end of January. How are those New Year resolutions going? Are you still motivated to drop a few pounds, balance your budget, organize your home, or continue with what ever goal you set for […]
DD- Gratitude
Dinner Diva Gratitude By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Health is not always about just the body. Your mental health is just as important to have a well balanced life. I have a lot to be grateful for in my life. Counting my many blessings daily has helped me maintain a healthy mental attitude. It is a […]
FFT- Once a Month Cooking Myths
Food for Thought Once a Month Cooking Myths by Leanne Ely, C.N.C Now I’m not here to knock down Once a Month Cooking (OAMC). I love the concept. In fact, our 20 for the Freezer menus were inspired by OAMC. However, we took it a step further and improved the system with our freezer menus. […]
DD- Casseroles for Everyone!
Dinner Diva Crazy For Casseroles by Leanne Ely, C.N.C OK, truth be told, I’m not really that crazy for the traditional casseroles. Most of them are full of salt, fat, the wrong kinds of carbs, and lots of cheese. They almost always look the same no matter what you’ve thrown in there and they taste […]
FFT- Quality vs. Quantity
Food For Thought Quality vs. Quantity by Leanne Ely, C.N.C Less is more, especially when it comes to the foods you eat. The better the quality of food, the less food you need to feel full and satisfied. When your food is rich in nutrients your body gets what it needs and your brain will […]