Pollo al mattone: Chicken under a brick
Some dinner inspiration, thanks to Michael Lomonaco of Porter House New York. It requires a bit of prepping as it calls for soaking the chicken overnight, but as one of my...
Apple, carrot & ginger juice
Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer. Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...
Do you believe?
Today while browsing Facebook I ran across a post from an old friend/colleague and it made me think about how my life has changed over the last couple of years....
Paleo Smoothie of the day
This is a fave smoothie of mine that helps ward off inflammation and gives a good boost of energy in the morning. For some it’s an acquired taste but I...
Is gluten-free a healthier option?
Is a gluten-free diet a healthier diet? Thats a question I get asked often, and one that I see debated over and over online. Turns out it totally depends on who you ask....
Will the Girl Scouts offer a Gluten-free option?
Not without your help! There’s a petition circulating online to help rise awareness of the need for allergen-free friendly items, and I know as a former girl scout myself that...
‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’
I remember being a little girl when I first heard the phrase, ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’, and I didn’t get it. My grandfather (who passed of cancer many years ago, but...
Fritata Aleta, easy and delish!
I ran across this recipe in the User-submitted Cookbook from Mark’s Daily Apple and loved it for its ease of making, and the fact that it’s packed with a much needed protein punch in the morning. I always...
Spicy Cocoa Roasted Almonds
A friend sent me this recipe from Kitchen Addiction as a great idea for a sweet/salty treat, and suggested they would make nice home-made gifts too, and I have to...
Today, on The Lighter Side
The Lighter Side is about remembering the importance of laughter in our health (and life) journey. While I fully agree it’s important to have information on your health, and how to heal, I believe that taking a moment...
Should Paula Deen profit from her diabetes?
A couple days ago I posted about Paula Deen announcing that she was known she has Type 2 Diabetes for over 3 years now, and is just coming forward with this information. While...
Fat dad, fat kids: New research points to fathers’ influence
Interesting study mentioned on The Today Show; yes, it seems I get a lot of my news updates from The Today Show 🙂 That said, I agree with the author...