Nutrition

How to Use Extra Vegetables

Nutrition, Recipes

What To Do With Extra Vegetables

There was a time I wanted to be on the Food Network.  I even auditioned for “The Next Food Network Star”.  I was convinced I could …

USana vitamins

Nutrition

Why I Take Usana Vitamins – A Love Story

This is a repost of an article I wrote in 2013.  Usana vitamins were featured on Dr. Oz on January 22, 2015, and I was so excited …

Nutrition

Three Steps to a Sweet Halloween (leave your guilt at the door!)

I love fall.  I think it’s always been my favorite season.  I grew up in Kansas City, where the fall meant bright colors, crisp leaves, bonfires, …

Nutrition

Amazing new foods to try!

Happy Friday everyone! I’m a proud food label reader, but because of this, it can take me a while to get through my grocery store trips. …

Nutrition

Product Review – Vega Sport Performance Protein

As some of you know, I am a regular user of protein powders. My go to has always been Usana Nutrimeal (I use their Free variety), …

Nutrition

Protein Powders and Why I use Them

Protein powders are a common form of nutritional supplementation these days. There are many different brands and types of protein powder available.   I couldn’t begin to …

Nutrition

Easter tips, recipes and fitness round-up

Hi everyone and Happy Easter weekend!  Whether you celebrate with traditions and a big family gathering, or simply enjoying a few jelly beans, you may find …

Nutrition

Vitamix and Nuk reviews

Hi everyone, and happy Friday! This week we are going to review my two FAVORITE kitchen appliances.  Most things get hidden away in cabinets and pantries …

Nutrition, Recipes

Jessica’s Energy Bite Recipe

Since starting my healthy eating journey, I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect quick snack.  My requirements: healthy ingredients, low fat and low calorie, …

Nutrition

Exploring Gluten

Do you feel lately like gluten may be the source of all that is wrong in our world?  I can’t turn my head without reading about …