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I love using mason jars to store my food. They are convenient, keep food fresh, and easy to clean, but most importantly, they are just plain cute! Part of eating mindfully is to notice the taste, texture, and smells of our food. This includes the visual presentation of food as well. Mason jars can elevate […]
Nuts are a staple in my family. A nut bowl was always at my house growing up particularly around the holidays. You could pick up an actual nutcracker and spend time cracking and cleaning for the perfect bite of nut. It was a great tradition, albeit time-consuming. It did make for some mindful eating as […]
We are halfway through 2018 (!) so we wanted to round up the BEST and most popular blogs we’ve posted so far. We’ve had a great year of blogs, covering everything from Grey’s Anatomy to #MedMonth. To stay up to date with the latest blogs, subscribe to our blog list. Stay tuned for more great […]
Below is a testimonial from a current Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant, Kim, as she begins the program: “I have been in this class going on the 4th week and I must say, it is really awesome. I’ve lost 4 lbs but gained better understanding of how to eat smarter. I have so […]
Nothing beats outdoor grilling on a warm summer night. When you are grilling your meat, don’t forget the vegetables. Grilled vegetables go well with grilled meat or fish and make wonderful left-overs. My favorites are broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini and red peppers, mushrooms, and onions. One of many great things about grilling vegetables is that […]
I don’t know where the time has gone, but July 4th is right around the corner! Cookouts, picnics, parties, parades, FOOD! This particular holiday, like a few others in America, is heavily associated with large spreads of food, beverages, and desserts. I love summertime and I love food, so when July 4th approaches each year […]
With 4th of July celebrations right around the corner, there will inevitably be an array of delicious foods to accompany those parties. When it comes to desserts, a good strategy is the one bite rule to avoid blowing your calorie budget. Just take one or two bites of your favorite dessert and then stop. To […]
For me, vegetables used to be an afterthought to my meal where I would just throw in a few baby carrots to eat with lunch, or have a side salad with dinner. With all of the health benefits linked to a high- vegetable diet, vegetables should be taking the center stage at mealtime. A delicious […]
Typically, I try to plan our meals ahead of time to help us get through the week on only one grocery trip and an array of healthy dinners. It has saved us money, time, and our sanity. But even with good intentions, life gets busy, weeknights get busy, and pretty soon we are tempted to run […]
With summer now in full swing, there is no shortage of fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you buy your fruits and veggies at a farmers’ market, in the produce section of your favorite grocery store, or a local produce stand, it’s important to remember which items are in season. These items will taste sweeter and/or […]