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My close friends and colleagues are probably tired of me plugging public libraries or library resources whenever I get a chance BUT libraries are wonderful community hubs! I blame it on the fact that my mom worked as a librarian intermittently over the years and my dad serves on the library board in my hometown. […]
This summer yogurt parfait is inspired by the photo on a box of The Original Grape-Nuts cereal! This cereal has 0 grams of added sugar and is made with just 3 ingredients, one of them being whole wheat flour. Combined with Greek yogurt and layers of summer berries, this parfait is super easy to make […]
This is an excellent recipe for those hot summer days when you want a nutritious meal or snack but cannot even think about turning on the oven or stove. This recipe amps up the traditional tuna salad recipe you may be used to by adding vegetables and flavor. Enjoy it as a sandwich, on top […]
Batch cooking is an excellent way to have “plannedovers”–planned leftovers–that can be adapted to different dishes throughout the week. I specifically like to batch cook grains, legumes, and animal proteins. My family regularly eats salmon. To save money I will buy a bag of frozen fillets especially when they go on sale. One of my […]
Preserving and reviving greens are two of the most essential kitchen hacks that I have learned as an aspiring professional home cook. Something that I often experience with greens and herbs is using only a small fraction of what I buy and forgetting the rest as it sits in the fridge for days on end. […]
It is that time of year for backyard barbeques as we celebrate summer and the 4th of July! Whether you are hosting or bringing a dish to a party, consider bringing healthy, but most importantly delicious side dishes to share with everyone. Here are five of my favorites: Confetti Bean Salad – Enjoy this fresh […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant that completed the program: I’ve enjoyed all the classes and highly recommend participating! I lost my Covid 10 pounds over the session, which I am happy to share. More importantly, I learned the importance of label reading among many other practical […]
Change is hard. Changing exercise routines can be difficult and often people stop exercising when their schedules or life circumstances change. Here are some steps that helped me transition from after-work runs to early morning workouts this summer. Have a reason to change your routine If you don’t have a reason, changing your routine is […]
Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant that completed the program: “Thank you, Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less, and my extraordinary instructor Jenelle for a most insightful and successful fifteen-week program. I lost twelve pounds and was not on a diet. Jenelle taught us to eat mindfully, […]
Today is National Smoothie Day! Smoothies may not immediately come to mind when you think of summer drinks, but they are cool and refreshing as well as being a great way to squeeze in extra servings of fruit and vegetables. Fruit contains vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes that will help refresh and energize you. Next time […]