Need some help figuring out ways to live a little bit healthier? Or some strategies for getting healthy meals on the table – quickly and without a lot of stress? How about some ideas for connecting with your husband, strengthening your marriage, and enjoying sex and intimacy? Or some encouragement [continue reading]
6 Simple Ways to Live Healthier Every Day
Sometimes, it seems like living a healthy life has become way too complicated. Health “experts” bombard us with information all day, every day. They urge us to try the newest diet, the best exercise program, the most powerful supplements. Eventually, it just seems overwhelming. I’m a health information “junkie,” but [continue reading]
Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches – The Taste of Summer
I absolutely love the foods of summer – fresh vegetables and herbs, berries, melons, pasta with light sauces, grilled chicken, iced tea and more. They are so delicious, so nutritious and, for the most part, so figure-friendly! If it were possible, I’d eat them year round. And while it’s hard [continue reading]
Oven Frittata with Vegetables – An Easy and Healthy Brunch or Dinner
A frittata is an open omelet that’s usually cooked on the stove, then broiled for several minutes to set and brown the top. It’s easy to make, delicious, and adaptable, but it requires some hands-on time and attention to figure out when it’s done. For those who need to streamline [continue reading]
How to Grow Vegetables – When You Don’t Have Time or Space for a Garden
If you’re looking for a spring and summer activity that does wonderful things for your physical and mental health, look no further than gardening. Working outside to grow vegetables gives you an opportunity to do some of the things our bodies and minds really need – breathe fresh air, enjoy [continue reading]
Eat the Rainbow – 6 Strategies for Eating Fruits and Vegetables When You Really Don’t Have Time
I’m not going to lie – eating lots of fruits and vegetables in a wide range of colors (aka, “eating the rainbow”) isn’t easy. It takes planning, time and energy. My husband and I are eating a super-clean diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables this month, and I’m [continue reading]