Besides a ton of veggies, fruit, oatmeal, Ezekiel bread, eggs, and lean protein there are a few other staples I always have on hand: capers, sun dried tomatoes, kalmata olives, and artichokes.  I use them in omelettes, salads, dips, and sautes.  This weekend my wonderful husband made me a quick yummy chicken salad using some of […]

Since giving up refined sugar, I’m always trying to find healthy alternatives for the things I miss most.  Last week, I was wishing I could have one small bowl of ice cream.  But I know myself and one small bowl would likely turn into one small quart.  Then another quart and another.  Instead of having […]

As you know, I try to stick to whole foods.  I do have one weakness…okay not true…I have A LOT of weakness but one that I don’t think I’m willing to give up…protein powder.  It’s just so darn convenient and it’s really easy to make things that tastes like treats.  For instance A Good Idea Pudding […]

I learned three things this past week.  One I’m codeine intolerant.  It made feel like I washed down 2 pounds of broccoli with 4 shots of vodka then got on the teacup ride at Disneyland.  It lasted for miserable 36+ hours, the dizziness is still lingering. Seriously, it’s that bad.  Worse than the flu itself. Secondly, I came […]

I discovered this dip when I was making lasagna last week.  I couldn’t quit licking the spoon as I was putting the lasagna together. Think of that when you come to my house for dinner!  It’s an easy and yummy to make veggies less “veggie” tasting and it will help you stay in those “skinny” […]

I’m not crazy about vegetables. But I eat them and try to eat a lot of them because I know they are good for me.  It’s still a struggle and I make a daily effort to get them down.  I’ve found stir fry to be one of the best ways to eat a large serving […]

I really  have to give credit to my husband for this chili.  I love cook but I have to say he really is the better cook of us two.  Whenever I make something he always suggests adding this or that.  He has a real knack for being able to make a good dish great.  This […]

Here is another on of my staple “I don’t have time to cook” recipes.  You can use this in tacos, burritos, on salads, or my favorite way: make a “bowl”.  To make a “bowl” I put lettuce in the bottom, then add about 1/4 cup brown rice, 1/4 cup black beans, the chicken, and top with […]

I don’t think eating healthy has to be bland and boring all the time.  Granted it’s not cheesy calzones and fettucine alfredro but food doesn’t have to taste like chalk. Or maybe I’ve just trained my taste buds over the years to think sawdust tastes good.  Regardless, here is one of my all time favorite […]

I have a love hate relationship with Costco.  One one hand, they carry fantastic products, have a great return policy and serve yummy Kosher hotdogs.  On the other hand, it is always so crowded, too many products = sensory overload, and they serve gigantic fatty Kosher hotdogs.  This weekend I found these yummy little apple […]