I read an article last week about the obesity rate in the United States. According to the report covering 2015 and 2016: 40 percent of adults and 18.5 percent of children are obese. The numbers have not gone down since prior reports and actually, have...
For many of us who live in the Midwest, this time of year can be challenging. The colors are becoming vibrant and the nights are often cooler—which is why some of us feel a bit less energetic. How so? In a nutshell, when daytime temperatures run...
Do you love your plan to get yourself moving, get in your steps, burn some calories, bump up your energy level, what have you? Or is it pure torture and drudgery? Are you in the category of folks who claim, “I don’t have time,” when...
One of the biggest issues families face today is mealtime—together. Lots of schedules, directions, agendas, and taste preferences. The idea of gathering for a home-cooked meal may even seem hopeless, which then leads to more eating out. Eating in is typically healthier, more economical and often...
This morning’s newspaper contained a FOOD section. No surprise, it is my favorite section of the paper. Today, Mr. Non-Compliant husband of mine took great delight in handing it over, saying, “Oh, you’ll want to be sure to read this!” The main article was all about...
2 eggs 2 Tablespoons almond butter 2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin 1⁄2-1 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2 -1 teaspoon stevia Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) ...
Today, I have a story that will hopefully change your mindset if you are one of those people who thinks it is SO HARD to live in a healthy manner and still enjoy your life. You CAN do this, without eating a diet consisting of...
When it comes to being a picture of health, it’s not just about the food. Granted, that’s mostly what I write about and I often say, “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” And yes, you still need to eat your vegetables! Today, however, I’d like you...
3-INGREDIENT BROWNIES (Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free) 3 medium, overripe bananas (approximately 1 cup or so) 1/2 cup smooth almond butter (or any smooth nut butter) 2 T – 1/4 cup cocoa or cacao powder (more = richer taste) You may like to add a small amount of coconut...
The title of today’s blog is also the title of a book I finished reading last month. Two Steps Forward, is the second book in 3-book series by Sharon Garlough Brown. The stories revolve around the very different lives of four women as they are...