HF- Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank

Healthy Foods Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank by Leanne Ely, C.N.C I am often amazed at what I see in some people’s shopping carts at the grocery store. Honestly, if I could, I’d do a grocery store intervention right on the spot! It’s not just the junk food in those carts that bugs me, […]
DD- No Beans About It

Dinner Diva No Beans About It by Leanne Ely, C.N.C Sorry, we’re not talking about jelly beans. During the Great Depression the beans we’re talking about were called the “poor man’s meat”. Beans are a highly nutritious addition to your weekly meal plan. Not only are they high in fiber and protein but recent studies […]
HF – What’s the Deal with D?

Healthy Foods What’s the Deal with D? by Leanne Ely, CNC There has been a lot of hype in the news lately about vitamin D deficiencies. Because our lifestyles keep us out of the sun most of the time (remember, our primary source of vitamin D is the sun) and when we are in the […]
DD – Creative Leftovers

Dinner Diva Early Edition Creative Leftovers By Leanne Ely CNC Holidays can leave us with lots of leftovers–I hope you stuck a bunch in your freezer! When we remember to feed our freezer and have a plan for how we’re going to use leftover food, we can recoup our losses and not waste a bit […]
FFT – Seven in 2011
Food For Thought Seven in 2011 by Leanne Ely Dear Friends, It’s a brand new year and like most people, I’m going to bet you’ve set some kind of goal to improve your health this year. That’s on the top of my list too! So to get our new 2011 FlyLady motto going in the […]
HF – Taking Time for You + Christmas Morning Strata
Healthy Foods Taking Time for You + Christmas Morning Strata by Leanne Ely, CNC Have the holidays taken their toll on your stress level? Let’s fix that, shall we? Here are some suggestions to help you cope! Just say no – Remember you can’t do it all. It’s ok if you didn’t send out cards […]
DD – Planning for Success
Dinner Diva Planning for Success by Leanne Ely CNC You know that old saying “Failure to plan is planning to fail?” This old adage holds true in our businesses, our homes, and every aspect of our lives. Flying by the seat of your pants only leads to stress, mistakes, and often costs you more time […]
FFT – Is Your Lifestyle Health Sustainable?
Food For Thought Is Your Lifestyle Health Sustainable? by Leanne Ely, CNC Nothing is more important to the state of our health than the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. We know that the choices we make today can have long term effects on our quality of life for […]
Healthy Foods: Juice’s Dirty Little Secret

Unfortunately, obesity is an epidemic among our youth. Sugary drinks play a substantial role. Soda, juice, and energy drinks are among the top offenders. Despite the deceiving labels, the “100 percent juice” and “no sugar” juices contribute to the generational weight gain. One source for this unforeseen problem is how juice is made. Juice from […]