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It’s getting unbelievably close to the start of the Holiday Challenge (November 14th), and we kicked off this year with a fabulous 10th annual Holiday Challenge Taste Test! The Holiday Challenge Taste Test is an annual event in which we determine which recipes will be included in the Holiday Challenge. Each team member chooses a […]
Football season is upon us. Whether it’s setting up a tent at a tailgate or cheering for your team from your living room, having something to snack on is essential. My favorite NFL team was playing last night, and I was searching for something that I could munch on during the game. Traditional game day […]
Signals of fall include decrease in temperature, pumpkins everywhere, Halloween costumes – but for me, I know it is fall when I start seeing Pumpkin Spice Latte signs at Starbucks. I love Starbucks. I am not ashamed to admit it. I also love all that is pumpkin. The first pumpkin spice latte I had I […]
I recently reorganized my kitchen and I found my waffle iron! We don’t have too many quiet Saturdays but I really enjoy waffles and eggs on a Saturday morning. I have recently tried out a few other recipes in it as well. Falafel Waffles Zucchini Fritters (super yummy!) I haven’t tried these but Cooking Light […]
The 2016 Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, don’t gain! Holiday Challenge This holiday season, the only thing that should be “stuffed” is the turkey. Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds each holiday season. While it may not sound like much, most people never manage to lose these extra pounds. Last year’s Holiday […]
My husband is a vegetarian and I cook a lot of vegetarian meals for dinner. We keep a pretty stocked pantry of vegetarian items that I have blogged about in the past. However, we started tracking how many vegetables we ate and it was a lot lower than expected. We decided to try cooking new […]
A lot can happen in 15 weeks. Your whole life can change. This October, fall into health with a new focus on YOU. One hour a week. Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less classes beginning in October will be accessible on all computers, laptops, and mobile devices. Classes begin the week of October 17th Lunch time and evening classes […]
Often we are challenged to drink enough water daily. Even Hillary Clinton has struggled to drink enough water leading to dehydration. I too have had my struggles. That is, until I discovered the YETI brand products. You may be skeptical that YETI is just another insulated cup product that comes with a big price tag, I know […]
Recording Now Available Nutrition Decisions Webinar – MED Instead of MEDS for Better Health Presented by Dr. Carolyn Dunn, Professor and Nutrition Specialist, NC State University Can the Mediterranean Diet help prevent chronic diseases? What IS the Mediterranean Diet? Dr. Carolyn Dunn discussed benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and how to make simple swaps to your everyday meals. She […]
I’ve seen stuffed pepper recipes all over and in all different forms the past few years. Italian stuffed peppers, taco stuffed peppers, chicken and pesto stuffed peppers– you name it. But for a weeknight meal, it seemed like one step too many for me. Why not just throw all those same ingredients in a bowl […]