Thanksgiving is all about tradition, but when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle some of our go-to Thanksgiving recipes may no longer fit the bill. Does this mean we will never have these foods again? Absolutely not! With a little creativity our favorite foods can still provide all the comfort of our traditional Thanksgiving … Continue reading Thanksgiving Recipes
Category: Healthy Foods
What kind of cook are you?
As far as I can tell there are only two types of cooks in this world - those who follow recipes and those who don’t. Can you guess which one I am? To be fair I should probably tell you what type of cook my mother is. 99% of the meals my mother made when … Continue reading What kind of cook are you?
Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup
This comforting and velvety soup is sure to take the chill out of any wintery night! Ingredients: 3 medium butternut squash 1 29 oz can pumpkin puree 1 large onion 2 32 oz boxes of chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence 1 can coconut milk Salt & Pepper to taste Instructions: … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup
Hot Breakfast for a Chilly Morning
This morning was a hot breakfast kind of morning. There is nothing like a nice warm bowl of something hearty to take the chill out of a rainy day like this one. Usually when it comes to hot breakfast options, scrambled eggs are my go-to choice. But this morning I wanted a little something sweet, … Continue reading Hot Breakfast for a Chilly Morning
False Advertising?
Yesterday my coffee cup came with an advertisement that read, “Splenda Essentials - Sip your way to a HEALTHIER METABOLISM with a sweet boost of vitamin B.” And all I could think was, “Ugh, where do I begin...” Advertisements are designed to sell product, end of story. They often include a nugget of truth that … Continue reading False Advertising?
To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year when you hear about it on the radio and see it on TV. There are signs that remind you to get it when you drive by. Friend ask, "Did you get yours?" It’s the beginning of flu season when every CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and now Target and Wal-Mart advertise … Continue reading To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?
Right on…Target!
Target. Not the kind of place you'd expect to see healthy alternatives to standard American fare, but I was pleasantly surprised - nay, totally thrilled - when I walked through their market section and saw something I hadn't even seen in my grocery store. In the refrigerator section stacked together with the milk I found … Continue reading Right on…Target!
Are you making you sick?
Gandalf has herpes. No, not that Gandalf - this one. Gandalf, my cat, has been sneezing on and off for years. At first we thought it was allergies - he’d sneeze for a few weeks and then he wouldn’t. But, a few months ago his sneezing got really bad and we brought him to the … Continue reading Are you making you sick?
The Healthiest Part of Your Meal May Have Been the Garnish!
If you are from New England you’ve likely visited a Friendly’s once or twice in your lifetime. As a kid my mom would take my brother and I there occasionally for lunch and more often than I’d like to admit for ice cream. (My love of sweets - and yours, too - is a life … Continue reading The Healthiest Part of Your Meal May Have Been the Garnish!
Summer means party time!
Last night, for the first time since 1972 the Boston Bruins brought home the Stanley Cup! This game was a highly anticipated sporting event and a great excuse to throw a party! And, now that it’s summer it seems every weekend is reason enough to have a party. But, for many of us a party … Continue reading Summer means party time!
Intrinsic Health 