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Orange Olive Oil Almond Cake
A few months ago I received a beautiful cookbook from a long-time, beloved BbGer. Every single recipe I’ve made from the Asheville Bee Charmer Cookbook has been delicious and I love that they use only healthy ingredients! This Orange Olive Oil Almond Cake is no exception. Of course there’s a generous amount of sweetener and […]
Asian Salmon Bowl
Most of our BbG-ers agree that one of the best things about our group fitness classes, aside from the obvious benefit of staying strong, is the camaraderie with our fellow exercisers. We share stories, books, movies and recipes on a regular basis. Last week I overheard Peggy F. raving about a salmon recipe she’d enjoyed […]
Easy Dinner Of Sausage and Peppers For Busy Folks
Even though I’ve been an empty nester for quite some time, I still remember the hectic weekday nights of driving to kids’ activities and trying my best to serve a healthy meal to my brood. These days I enjoy experimenting with new recipes but I know many of us just don’t have the time for […]
Vegan Enchiladas
These tasty and healthy enchiladas are best with authentic corn tortillas. Look for the kind with just a few ingredients like whole ground corn, lime and salt. For best results be sure your tortillas are warm and soft before adding the ingredients; place them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds just before you’re ready to […]
Easy Vegetarian Curry
This flavorful curry is super easy. Try this recipe on one of those nights you don’t want to go out to dinner but don’t have much time to cook. I promise you’ll be satisfied! Ingredients 1 can coconut milk 3-4 tablespoons mild curry powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or more to taste 1 medium […]
Apple Crisp—A Healthy Dessert!
Apple crisp is a perfect dessert in the fall and even throughout the winter months when apples are in season. It’s wonderful to have a nice warm treat at the end of a cold day. No need for a heavy crust. This sweet dish hits the spot! Filling 6 medium apples Juice of 1 lemon, […]
Delicious Butternut Pasta
Who doesn’t love the sweet, nutty taste of butternut squash? Oven roasted, pureed, or spiralized you can’t beat the taste of this sweet treat. An added bonus is the strong nutritional profile. One cup of cubed squash supplies us with tons of vitamins A and C, and a healthy dose of Magnesium, Vitamin B-6 and […]
Southwestern Style Stuffed Acorn Squash
Fall is here which can only mean one thing: it’s time for winter squash! There are lots of reasons to eat squash but acorn squash, in particular, is high in vitamin C which can help boost our immune system and decrease inflammation. It also boasts a healthy dose of potassium which contributes to normal blood […]
Vegetable & Quinoa Stuffed Portobellos
Another fantastic low calorie, highly nutritious vegetarian dish. Just one cup of mushrooms has the potential to release at least 15 different vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. A single Portobello contains more potassium than a banana – 630 mg per serving – which helps maintain normal heart rhythm and muscle and nerve function, as well as […]
Pad Thai A New Way
Almost everyone loves Pad Thai but most of the time we have to go out to eat or order take-out to enjoy it. Why not try making it at home? This delicious recipe from Minimalist Baker replaces traditional rice noodles with carrot “noodles,” collard greens, thinly sliced bell pepper and cabbage. Talk about eating more […]
Meat-Less Sloppy Joes
You probably already know the many benefits of eating fewer animal products and adding more plants to your daily diet. Maybe you’re like me and are always on the lookout for more vegetarian meals but aren’t sure where to find tasty, uncomplicated plant-based recipes. A good place to start is to replace some of your […]
Skip-The-Mayo-Summer Potato Salad
The poor potato has gotten a bad rap in the health world because of it’s high position on the glycemic scale. But potatoes are actually a very good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, and dietary fiber. Eaten in moderation and without gobs of butter and sour cream, potatoes can be an […]
Summer Chili
The only thing I really miss about winter is chili. It’s one of those super versatile meals you can eat almost any time of day. The best thing about this late spring/summer recipe is the tons of vegetables you eat in just one bowl! While there’s still a chill in the air, make yourself a […]
Super-Delicious Sweet Potato & White Bean Soup
This vegan sweet potato and white bean soup delivers all the goodness of a hearty, creamy soup without any of the heaviness to bog you down. It’s easy to prepare and has a simple ingredient list. Don’t sweet potatoes make almost everything taste good? The original recipe is from Health and Wellness Coach Neda Varbanova. Ingredients 2 medium […]
Craving Something Warm & Delicious?
Every winter when I enjoy my first bowl of lentil soup I’m reminded again how delicious and satisfying it is! Yesterday, while looking through my cupboards for ingredients to make a quick lunch I found a bag of red lentils, so I got to work creating a big pot of soup. Once you learn how […]
An Amazing Vegetarian Peanut Stew
This vegan stew with peanut butter, ginger, cumin and coriander is so delicious and very easy to prepare. I love the combination of spices and the creaminess of the peanut butter makes it irresistible! Serve with a nice green salad. From a New York Times recipe by Julia Moskin Ingredients 1 medium-size eggplant, peeled and cut into […]
A Healing Vegan Chickpea Curry Soup
Aside from the super-rich delicious flavor, this soup is loaded with a very impressive list of health-promoting vitamins and nutrients! Chickpeas are prized for their high protein and fiber content, and also contain potassium, vitamin C and vitamin B-6 to support heart health. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). They […]
Get Back On A Healthy Track After Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of those days we’re allowed to eat whatever we want. It’s tradition and we feel responsible for keeping it alive! Sometimes, though we don’t feel so good at the end of the day and even the day after. Here are a few tips to help you feel your best on Thanksgiving and to help […]
Get Your Daily Vegetables With This Monster Of A Veggie Burger!
I’ve tried so many veggie burgers I’ve lost track. The vast majority fall apart when I try to cook them or have way too many ingredients, so preparing them is a tremendous undertaking. I came across this recipe for the Green Monster Veggie Burger in a book I was reading about slowing down the aging […]
Have You Tried Tempeh Yet?
Tempeh is a wonderful meat-free alternative that marinates nicely and has an amazing nutritional profile. It’s a fermented soy food that originated on the island of Java in Indonesia and is closest to soy in it’s whole food form. According to Whole Foods experts at whfoods.org “fermentation is desirable because it increases the digestibility of soy […]
A New Twist On Stuffed Peppers
The beginning of fall always heralds heartier, warmer meals. That’s what we do it in the winter months — sort of like hibernating for humans! “Animals prepare for winter by fattening up and then sleeping through it. In humans, that is not practical. So, instead, we eat more and gain weight through the winter,” says Dr. Margaret […]
Is It Time To Make A Shift To Help Our Environment?
Many of us pay close attention to what we put on our plates because we’ve learned that what we eat can have a big effect on our health. But few of us stop to consider how our food choices impact our environment. In most cases, I think we’re just unaware. Maybe it’s time to educate […]
This One Ancient Spice Has Amazing Health Benefits!
A web search for turmeric brings up a multitide of sites, all with a similar headline: Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric. One site even boasted: 500 Reasons Turmeric May Be The World’s Most Important Herb. We’ve been hearing about turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties for years so let’s look closer at this ancient herb. Is turmeric really […]
Try This Amazing Asian Chicken Salad
Let’s face it. The idea of having a big salad for dinner isn’t generally all that exciting. But this one is good…really good! And who doesn’t love peanut sauce? I actually use almond butter and the result is every bit as delicious. The addition of red cabbage makes the salad more flavorful and nutritious. Red […]
Eat More Beautiful Beets For A Healthier You
Recently one of our exercisers surprised me with a beautiful bunch of beets from her garden. I was interested to learn that beets grow during the summer months; I’d always thought of them as a fall crop. I absolutely love beets. I’ve heard they’re super healthful but I was curious to find out exactly how they improve our […]
Make This Simple, Ultimate Veggie Burger Tonight!
This veggie burger works well because it actually holds together — something so many versions don’t do. The secret is in the four eggs and whole wheat bread crumbs. I love the idea of cutting the cooked patty in half and stuffing the center with delicious fillings so you don’t need bread. The original recipe […]
Caribbean Zucchini Salad
Who wants to spend time in the kitchen cooking when you can be outside enjoying these beautiful summer evenings? Here’s a new, tasty version of a zucchini “pasta” salad that you can make in about 20 minutes. Use a spiralizer or a julienne tool to turn the zucchini into pasta that doesn’t require cooking and […]
5 Ways Oatmeal Will Make You Healthier!
Oatmeal used to be one of the most underrated grains but lately it’s reached almost “superfood” status because of its ability to affect our health and wellness in so many different ways. I’ve always loved oatmeal and have enjoyed it almost every morning for breakfast as long as I can remember. It’s relatively low in […]
Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad
I was looking for something easy to make with chicken the other night and I came across Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken recipe. I made a few small changes and the end result was a tasty, colorful meal that everyone will enjoy! Start this several hours ahead to marinate the chicken for best flavor. Prepare the […]
Seared Tuna With Vegetables & Tender Greens
This version of the classic Salad Nicoise is so easy to make and super light and delicious! You can prepare everything ahead of time and simply assemble the ingredients when you’re ready to eat. This recipe makes 2 big servings. Author: Ginny Wright Ingredients 8-10 ounces Sushi-grade tuna steak, rinsed and patted dry 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, […]
North African Bean Stew
This stew is not just delicious, it’s super healthy, wonderfully filling and nicely spiced. Ingredients 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, white and green parts, diced 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems separated 1 cup finely diced fennel 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons + 2.5 teaspoons baharat (see note) 1/2 cinnamon stick 3 […]
Pumpkin Pie Raw Dessert
One of the best ways to satisfy the old sweet tooth is to create raw desserts using a few simple ingredients. I generally combine almost equal amounts of dates and nuts. Dates are super sweet, have no added sugar and provide fiber, calcium and iron. Cashews are packed with protein and iron. During our Fall […]
Black Bean Pasta With Smashed Tomatoes
I’d never tried any kind of bean pasta before I made this recipe last week. Of course there’s nothing wrong with eating plain old pasta once in a while but it’s fun to try new products too! I was intrigued by the Organic Black Bean Spaghetti I found at Whole Foods (Mom’s has it too). It’s got 12 grams of fiber […]
Don’t Be Afraid Of Fat!
Do you ever find yourself starving in the afternoon even after you’ve eaten what you considered a healthful lunch? Chances are you may not have included enough healthy fat in your breakfast and lunch so your body is feeling the need to replace it’s sugar stores. Our bodies can burn either sugar or fat for […]
Coconut Shrimp & Snap Peas
This is our first year growing sugar snap peas. Now we have tons of them so I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy them besides the obvious one — eating them right from the vine! A few days ago I tried this shrimp recipe, not something I make often but wow, was it ever tasty! The […]
Creamy Baked Scallops
When was the last time you had scallops? For those who don’t love fish, scallops are a nice option because they are so delightfully sweet! Besides tasting good, scallops are good for us — an excellent source of a very important nutrient for cardiovascular health, vitamin B12. B12 is needed by the body to help maintain […]
Simple No-Bake Cookie Bars
It’s the final week of our Spring Total Wellness Challenge and many of our players are reporting they really miss sugar! Since we earn a point each day when we consume no more than 4 grams of added sugar we must decide between a bit of sugar in our coffee or maybe a small piece […]
Beet Noodles with Moroccan Chickpeas
The Paleo folks don’t eat beans. I guess they figure our ancestors didn’t so we shouldn’t. Personally I don’t think that’s a good enough reason to avoid such a sensational source of a whole food protein! I like the feeling of eating a totally plant-based meal. Last night I came across this one while perusing […]
Caribbean Bean Salad
Caribbean Bean Salad is one of our family’s all-time favorites. It’s perfect for a hot summer night when no one feels like cooking! Easy to prepare and no pots or pans to clean up will make it one of your go-to recipes this summer! Caribbean Bean Salad 1 cup fresh corn kernels 2 cans black […]
Anytime Eggs
Eggs are a brilliant food! They are cheap, go with almost anything and taste delicious. I am very glad someone decided they are not detrimental to our health! Eggs contain all 9 essential amino acids, are highly concentrated with vitamins and minerals (iron, phosphorous, selenium and vitamins A, B12, B2 and B5) and are among the best […]
Avocado Turkey Burgers
It’s difficult to capture the deliciousness of this burger — my photos just don’t do it justice. So you’ll have to trust me when I tell you these burgers are good! Even the male judge who generally turns his nose up when I announce we’re having turkey burgers, not hamburgers, gave it high marks! Turkey […]
Grain Free Almond Bread
Let’s face it: everyone has a hankering for a nice warm piece of bread once in while! During our TWC we earn a point when we avoid grains or eat just one serving daily. It’s good to take a break from wheat once in a while and note how you feel. Many joint pains and […]
Red Snapper With Mango Salsa
Red Snapper is not only delicious but also high in vitamin D, which helps keep our bones strong. and vitamin E which supports healthy red blood cell growth and also offers antioxidant protection for our tissues. I love red snapper simply pan seared, served with homemade mango salsa on the side. Even if you don’t […]
Chewy Cashew-Date Cookies
When your craving for something sweet gets the best of you try making these easy, TWC approved cookies. Instead of flour this recipe and many flour-less desserts use dates to hold the mixture together. You can feel good about eating these cookies because dates provide us with dietary fiber, iron and potassium too. The difference […]
Roasted Chicken With Potatoes, Arugula and Garlic Yogurt
This chicken dish is one of the best I’ve had in a long while! If you’re getting bored with eating chicken I encourage you to try it. Note that the seasoned chicken and potatoes need to stand for at least 30 minutes before they enter the oven. Thank you to my good friend Jan from […]
Crispy Sweet Potato Chips
I know it sounds too good to be true but it’s not! This recipe is quite simple. The only catch is you have to watch them cook very carefully to determine exactly how long to microwave the potato rounds. And just when you think you’ve got it down the next batch cooks differently! But they […]
An Easy Grilled Dinner
Whats for dinner? Who doesn’t think about that daily starting early in the morning? We know that healthful meals generally require some planning so it’s good to think about what you’re going to eat for dinner…..and lunch and breakfast! Eggplant isn’t exactly in season yet but it’s so delicious on the grill and reminds me of […]
Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad
I was looking for something easy to make with chicken the other night and I came across Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken recipe. I made a few small changes and the end result was a tasty, colorful meal that everyone will enjoy! Start this several hours ahead to marinate the chicken for best flavor. Prepare the […]
Zucchini Salad With Avocado Dressing
From now through the rest of the summer many of us will have more zucchini than we know what to do with. If you don’t grow it yourself, you can find plenty at farmside stands and farmers markets. Zucchini have a high water content and are low in calories. They’re a good source of folate ( […]
Tuna With a Twist
Todays TWC recipe is a simple twist on a tried and true lunch. Remember the days when we enjoyed tuna sandwiches on white bread with loads of mayo? I think that was my favorite brown bag lunch when I was at Epiphany School in Miami, Florida! To make this tuna lunch a little healthier I […]
Spring Egg Salad
This tasty egg salad is a nice alternative to the traditional one made with gobs of mayonnaise! The recipe includes fruit, vegetable and nuts. Plain yogurt seasoned with curry replaces the mayo for a deliciously light alternative. I ate mine over a bed of lettuce. It’s adapted from a recipe I found on greenkitchenstories.com when I […]
What’s The Wrap?
Since we’re in the middle of the Total Wellness Challenge I am now, more than ever, on a constant search for ways to eat more vegetables. I don’t like complicated recipes. If it has too many ingredients I’ll pass right on by. Creating a wrap is personal; you can add any healthful ingredients you have on hand. […]
Healthy Quiche, Healthy Crust!
The other day one of our exercisers was telling me how she used butternut squash as her piecrust — thank you Lauren F! I decided to give it a whirl. I couldn’t find a recipe so here’s what I came up with. The result meets my three necessary criteria (in no certain order): delicious, healthy […]
Everyone’s Talking About Squash!
What’s so good about winter squash? Everything! It’s super sweet in the most natural way and it’s simple to prepare…many varieties do not even require peeling. One of my favorites is delicata. It’s not always available but if you look for it in your grocery store right now you might find it. Trader Joes had […]
One-Pot Meals Martha Stewart Style
If you’re anything like me you’re on a constant search for easy, healthy meals. It’s not the cooking or preparing that’s difficult, it’s the coming up with new ideas that most of us find challenging. Last week I made two Martha Stewart dishes. Both included a concise list of easy-to-find ingredients and a very brief […]
Delicious Fish Stew
One of my favorite ways to prepare white fish–other than the always delicious lemon-butter-parsley method–is to combine it with tomatoes. This recipe uses shiitake mushrooms which give the dish a nice rich flavor. Try this easy one-pot meal to warm you up on a cool fall evening! Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 medium […]
Tropical Grilled Shrimp
If you’re looking for a tasty way to prepare and serve shrimp you’ll love this recipe! I feel obliged to note that this tropical shrimp recipe may not be for everyone because the ingredients are a little on the expensive side! I made three large, very satisfying dinner-size salads. Ingredients 1 pound medium-size raw shrimp,about […]
A New “Pasta” Salad For Summer
I’ve been raving about zucchini pasta made with my spiralizer for quite some time now, but recently a friend sent me a link to a “pasta” salad she was planning to make for her dinner party. As usual I made some changes to the original recipe. This was so delicious I’ve made it several times […]
Honey Chipotle Chicken Salad
I don’t know about you but I am always looking for easy, delicious, healthful ways to prepare chicken. Grilled chicken can get pretty boring! I’ve made this recipe twice already because it’s SO good. This makes about three servings so adjust if you’re feeding a larger group. Hope you enjoy this as much as we […]
Stuffed Cabbage Anyone?
Since it’s 80 degrees outside this might not be the best time to sell you on stuffed cabbage but if I don’t do it now it might slip into oblivion, never to be heard from again! I made this tasty meal one recent afternoon so it would be ready when I arrived home from class. The only […]
Flatbread With Spring Pesto And Salad
Looking for a different kind of vegetarian meal? This flatbread made with chickpea flour — called socca — is gluten free and so delicious! Emma found it on TheKitchn.com. I didn’t use half as much of the pesto, and peas are the single vegetable I do not like (parents forced me to eat them when I was […]
Green Noodles and Meatballs
This healthful recipe is perfect for TWC Players because it meets all the guidelines: no white bread and no dairy in the meatballs and no white pasta, of course. The original recipe from eatliverun called for all of the above so I substituted flax for the breadcrumbs and used almond milk. The noodles are green because […]
Poached White Fish
Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that helps reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and macular degeneration. Did you know the cooking process brings out more of the lycopene? Here’s another easy recipe that uses tomatoes to cook white fish. 2-3 pieces white fish 1 medium onion chopped 1 small (15 […]
TWC Recipes
TWC stands for Total Wellness Challenge. I love games so to me this is the best one so far. It’s a challenge, for sure, but the fact that it’s kind of a game somehow makes it more fun! TWC rules are strict. Some people follow them all and earn their maxim 10 nutrition points for […]
Fast, Easy, Tasty, Satisfying, Healthful!
What more do we need in a lunch–or dinner for that matter? Today’s lunch was so delicious I’m taking a moment to share it. Ingredients: 1 bunch broccolini , roughly chopped (Trader Joe’s) 2/3 cup cubed tempeh* 2 organic sweet baby peppers, sliced thinly (on sale at Safeway now!) 2 Tablespoons olive oil Sprinkle garlic […]
A Warm Squash Salad
I knew I wanted to create something with butternut squash on Thanksgiving. I also knew I didn’t want to serve a basic green salad — that just doesn’t feel right anymore. It’s November, it’s cold outside and most of the ingredients I generally use in my salads are no longer in season. So I began […]
Anti-inflammatory Foods
Many of us walk around in a constant state of inflammation. Short term inflammation is ok because it’s a sign our body is fighting infection. But long-term inflammation is dangerous and can lead to a whole host of diseases including cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s. The good news is that we can help prevent […]
Lunch When You’re Ready
Anyone who knows me well knows that if I’m not outside ordering people to do push ups and burpees, I’m sitting at my computer. I do take a break from these two activities to clean our house from time to time! Since I try to walk the walk, I rarely skip lunch and always try […]
Fall Favorite
Once we returned from our fun trip to Montana it really began to feel like fall. As the air gets colder and the days grow shorter we naturally crave heavier, warmer foods. The best way to plan our meals during fall and winter is to buy what’s currently growing locally in our area. Not only […]
Easiest Healthful Meal Ever
This meal was so easy I had to take a minute to share it with you! I’ve made chicken stir fry many times in the past but somehow this was faster and easier and tastier. I had lots of colorful vegetables on hand and a leftover bone-in chicken breast. I also had some millet already […]
Eating A Clean Breakfast
Have you decided to take the Clean It Up Challenge? The very first step in making a change is deciding that you will do it. Decide that you want to feel and look your absolute best! To do that you have to give it your all. Don’t do things just half way; don’t give yourself […]
Not Your Average Stir Fry
I’ve heard it said that you either love cilantro or you hate it. I think there’s even a cilantro haters society! Our family loves the stuff. A quick review of the fridge showed that I had chicken breasts, some cilantro and a few colorful bell peppers. I was hankering for something with a Southwestern American […]
Walnut Tacos
Yesterday I was having that age old dilemma…what to make for dinner. I always ask the universe: Please just tell what to make and I’ll make it! But alas, no reply… Then my daughter Emma sent me a link to a recipe for walnut tacos. They sounded interesting but the ingredient list was a bit […]
Vibrant Colors, Vibrant Health
As I placed this dish on the table the other night I once again felt the urge to snap a photo. The bright colors, smell of fresh herbs and crispness of the vegetables all screamed out HEALTH! Beautiful food makes us look and feel beautiful inside and out. Fake food (aka processed) brings us down […]
B.Y.O. Healthful Party Food
I love going to parties but sometimes I can’t find anything to eat when I’m there! Sure there are usually many plates of assorted appetizers and bowls of dips and chips — but it’s often stuff I don’t really want to put into my body! I know what you’re thinking; oh, big deal, it’s a […]
Cold Refreshing Soup
I’ve really tried to like cold soup in the past, really I have! I’ve made so many different gazpacho recipes I can’t count them all! I know it’s super healthful and full of nutrients–but I just don’t enjoy eating a big (or small) bowl of cold tomatoes, zucchini, onions and whatever else is in there! […]
Small Goals-Big Rewards
I’ve been talking and dreaming about growing my own greens for as long as I’ve known about the nutritional importance of leafy greens–a very long time. I’ve had visions of preparing my evening salad from ingredients I’d planted, grown and cut from my little garden plot…. It’s good to dream big and of course some […]
My New Favorite Lunch
Today (ok, and yesterday too) I made my new favorite lunch. I got the idea a while ago from Heidi Swanson of 101 cookbooks. To prepare this delicious lunch begin with any green vegetable that tastes good cooked or stir-fried. Today I used brussels sprouts and yesterday I used some bok choy that I’d had […]
Eating Like a Cave Man
If you’re like me and really enjoy your morning oatmeal, this week’s Mindful March Challenge presents a bit of a problem! But I always say it’s good to get out of your comfort zone and shake things up. In preparation for this week’s challenge I boiled some eggs today. I’m planning to eat hard-boiled eggs […]
Good Looking and Smart Too!
I never cease to be amazed by the sheer beauty of vegetables and fruits! The gorgeous colors alone are enough to make me want to eat more but of course there are so many other reasons to eat the bounty Mother Nature has provided. I know you’re all fully aware of the incredible nutritional value […]
Vegetables: As Much Fun To Make As They Are To Eat!
Are you old enough to remember that slogan? Comment below if you know the product! I’m always looking for new ways to eat more vegetables. I guess we all tend to fall into a cooking rut every now and then and make the same dishes over and over. There’s nothing wrong with that actually; they […]
Challenge Yourself To Eat Well
Boy, it’s been a while since I posted anything! I guess the holiday hoopla took over and I got busy with other stuff. But I’m back… Today is the official start of our Food Rules and Fitness Challenge. The idea is to encourage everyone (me too!) to eat more vegetables. I often refer to veggies […]
Perfect Sweet Potato Fries
I think I may have finally perfected the sweet potato fry! Dousing them in tons of hot oil and deep frying them is always an option but I’ve been looking for a more healthful method. As it turns out it’s all in the size of the fry. I’ve tried cutting the potato into many different […]
Oatmeal For Dessert Too!
Most everyone who knows me knows how much I like oatmeal. It’s my ultimate comfort food. People often ask for my recipe probably because I make it sound so good. The preparation is really very simple– I just chop up an apple, throw in a handful of raisins, sprinkle lots of cinnamon and add a […]
A Sweeter Stew
I’ve always looked at cooking as a creative outlet. When I first started many years ago I followed the recipes verbatim. Then I began to make notes in the margins and would try small changes the next time until I was happy with the final result. Cooking is like that. Generally you begin with an […]
Start The Day The Whole Foods Way!
On day two of the Sandy Storm I rose early to check the roads and assess driving conditions. The plan was to make sure our exercisers could easily travel to our alternate location for a 7:00 am class. When we were stopped on Washington Blvd. by a huge downed tree, then again on 15th street […]
What’s In Your Cart?
I still remember being twenty something and living on a very limited budget. After rent, clothes, gas and partying there wasn’t much left for food! OK, so my priorities were a little different back then… Recently I spent a Saturday evening in Baltimore with a dear old friend (old = we’ve known each other a […]
‘Tis The Season For Squash
Yesterday while I was making soup Andrew walked through the door and asked “Didn’t we just have squash last night?” Well, in fact, yes we did have squash last night….but it was different squash. That was acorn, this is butternut! One of the best things about Fall is squash! You’ll see lots of it when […]
The Night Before A Race
It wasn’t a long race but we wanted to lay low and eat healthfully in order to be at our best the next morning. I usually take the weekends off from preparing meals so I wasn’t in the mood to make anything elaborate -not that I ever make complicated meals but I was looking for […]
My Favorite Go-To Recipe
I’m not a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or any philosophical type of eater. If there was such a thing as a wholefoodarian I guess that’s what I’d be! Don’t get me wrong; I believe that everyone should eat the way that feels good for their body and life….as long as you avoid chemicalized junk food at […]
Something For Your Sweet Cravings
I’ll admit that often times after dinner I crave a little something sweet. Usually a bowl of strawberries with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and just a pinch of brown sugar will do the trick. But during our sugar detox I was trying to come up with something else to mix things up a […]
A Colorful ,Healthy Fall Dinner (that’s also gluten-free)
This week many of our BbG Exercisers are going gluten-free to detoxify and to see if they feel any different. Lots of folks don’t have a choice when it comes to eating wheat and wheat products; most people who have some level of gluten intolerance experience all kinds of adverse reactions including weight loss or weight […]
Green Creations- Part 1
I love mixing lots of different flavors together. Once I discovered cumin there was no turning back for me! It tastes good with just about everything. The other day I was preparing quinoa which, to me, tastes just o.k. but it’s an excellent source of protein so I eat it often. I usually cook the […]
A Reminder Of Why We Exercise
As I was making my way down the Upper Gauley through class V rapids on Monday I was reminded again how good it feels to be strong! This time it was not only empowering it was also very reassuring. Me, my pal Ev (a fellow exerciser), our husbands and a few others woke up very […]
This Week We’re Dairy Free!
This week our Fall Challengers are continuing with our sugar fast and have also added a dairy detox. For some of us, giving up our beloved dairy is even a bigger challenge than doing without sugar. Lots of people have the same concern. Many have written to ask: “But what will I put in my […]
Are You Addicted?
So here we are five days into the Fall Challenge and “Sugar Detox” week! I’ve heard lots of comments at class (while people are diligently practicing perfect form and working to their highest level of intensity!). I began getting the feeling that I was running a drug detox program. It sounded like people were weaning […]