Gluten Free – Is It Just A Fad?
Healthy Foods Gluten Free – Is It Just A Fad? by Leanne Ely, CNC Those two words “gluten free” seem to be popping up all over the place. Grocery stores in particular have started posting color-coded labels underneath gluten free foods so they’ll stand out and be instantly recognizable. So what’s the big deal with […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: The All-American Cherry
I rarely ever stumble upon a person that doesn’t like cherries. They’re delicious and addicting and tend to be at the front of every supermarket as soon as summer is officially declared. Not only do they taste great and are naturally sweet, but the health benefits are pretty sweet as well. Anthocyanins are what give […]
What’s Looming in Your Leftovers
Food For Thought What’s Looming in Your Leftovers by Leanne Ely, CNC A question that I’m asked a lot is: how many days can my leftovers be safely stored in the fridge? Honestly, I really don’t let the day count climb higher than 4 days. And it shouldn’t take that long to get around to […]
4 Components for Healthy Skin
Healthy Foods 4 Components for Healthy Skin by Leanne Ely, CNC The foods that you eat affects every area of your health and nowhere does it show up more than on your skin. Women in particular are notorious for investing huge sums of cash on facial soaps, scrubs, masks, lotions, potions and oils. Of course […]
Dinner Diva: Eating Like a Leprechaun
An attractive meal with a variety of colors makes for a better appetite. Think about what a meal of white fish, cauliflower, and mashed potatoes would like on a white plate if you don’t get what I’m talking about versus a steak, asparagus, and broiled tomato halves would look like on that same plate. I’m […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Pucker Up! Lemon Facts
Health benefits: Vitamin C, pectin, magnesium, limonene. What to look for: Lemon peels should be bright yellow and glossy, without a hint of green. The fruit should be firm, plump, and heavy for its size. Here’s Today’s TRICK: If you take a room-temperature lemon, roll it under your palm to kind of squish it up, you’ll […]
Food For Thought: The Ultimate Pantry Stock-Up
I am a big believer in planning your menus and knowing what’s for dinner (good thing because I am the Dinner Diva!), but sometimes, even best intentions get thrown to the wayside. Stuff comes up, things happen, and you need an alternate plan—and I’m not talking drive-thru! What to do? Go to the pantry! If […]
Worst Salad Toppings
Healthy Foods Worst Salad Toppings by: Leanne Ely, CNC A common misconception in the world of food is– because it’s a salad, it must be healthy. Oh no, do not be fooled by that! Salads can have just as much fat and sometimes even more than a greasy cheeseburger. So I’m going to compile a […]
Gold Stars
Dinner Diva Gold Stars By Leanne Ely, CNC Have you noticed how much easier it is to get something done when there is a tangible reward attached? Everyone likes to be acknowledged for his or her efforts, don’t they? I sure do! When I make dinner, one of the favorite parts is hearing my family […]