How to Cut Back Without Sacrificing Nutrition
Food For Thought How to Cut Back Without Sacrificing Nutrition By Leanne Ely, C.N.C Dear Friends, According to the USDA, the average American family of four is spending $80 a month more on groceries than they did a mere 3 years ago. For a lot of families, the upturn in grocery spending does not reflect […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]