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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DD – Fat, Sugar, & Salt
Dinner Diva Fat, Sugar, & Salt By Leanne Ely, CNC Fat, sugar and salt; the triple threat found in fast food, restaurant food, packaged food, frozen food, and even some foods we prepare ourselves. Our taste buds are so accustomed to the taste and feel of this combo, that we forget what real food is […]
FFT – Starving in America
Food For Thought Starving in America by Leanne Ely CNC You don’t have to look far to see the obesity problem in America. But can you believe there is even a higher number of people in America suffering from starvation? We’re not talking about folks that are too poor to buy food; we’re talking about […]
HF – Agave vs. Corn Syrup
Healthy Foods Agave vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup By Leanne Ely CNC Oh how sweet it is… or isn’t. With so much hype out there about sweeteners it can be difficult to know which ones are safe and which ones are just science experiments gone awry. You might be thinking that natural is best but […]
Green Smoothies
Arguably one of the most healthy drinks you can make is an organic green smoothie. A virtual green meal in a glass (if you add protein powder), green smoothies are simple to make, taste great, and pack a huge veggie punch. If you find it hard to get your daily intake of veggies, this is […]
Get Out Those Blenders!
For years I’ve been making smoothies for breakfast as the ultimate ‘breakfast in a glass’. They’re fast and easy to make, offer a lot of nutrition, and really help start your day right. When I went to Ireland for two weeks, I was unable to have my go-to breakfast in a glass and felt somewhat […]