This wonderful infographic will take you through some of the best healthy food alternatives that you should most definitely take under consideration. Some miso soup from Clearspring would be a great alternative from the usual sandwich, it’s not only a lot tastier but it is also so much better for you. Another example would be […]
5 Healthy Things To Make With Canned Chicken
December 22, 2016 By 11 Comments
Grilling chicken breasts in the summer is my favorite way to eat chicken, but living in Chicago my grilling season is very limited! While I cook with chicken year round, there’s always those nights I’m not home until nearly 8pm and cooking, shredding and preparing even a boneless chicken breast is not going to happen. […]
Informed grocery shopping with Facts Up Front #FactsUpFront
April 3, 2014 By
Planning meals for the family can be stressful enough, without worrying about tallying up exactly how many calories or grams of sugar are going into your dishes. The more recent addition of The Facts Up Front label, to many of our favorite brands, is a positive step in helping families stay informed about the products […]
Celebrate American Heart Month & Win a Kitchen Makeover! #AddressYourHeart
February 20, 2013 By
It is fitting that the month of February is American Heart Month. Besides showing our loved ones how much we care for them on Valentine’s Day, We should also take a step back and look at how we are caring for our own hearts this month! Since there is a family history of heart disease […]
OPA! To A Better You with Old London Melba Toasts & Snacks
June 9, 2012 By 9 Comments
If you have followed my blog for any length of time, then you know that I am always in search of healthy snacks that my whole family can enjoy — without being full of sugars. Old London Melba Snacks and Toasts are a delicious way to get some crunchiness without resorting to potato chips or […]
Shake it up with Dannon Oikos® Greek Yogurt this summer! #grabaspoon #spon
June 7, 2012 By
My kids are out of school and that means it’s officially summertime! It also means that I really need to stop procrastinating about eating healthier and exercising! The kids are home most of the day now and we all want delicious yet good for us snacks to easily grab from the fridge or cupboard. I like […]
Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! is a great family snack!
May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
May is just about over and that means our SmartPop! challenge is coming to an end as well. Being an Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Ambassador has been a lot of fun for my family and the challenge of snacking healthier has been a great experience these past few weeks. I think that my family has learned a little more […]
Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Healthy Snacking Challenge
May 16, 2012 By 127 Comments
Our Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Popcorn has been going well. We’ve been enjoying this healthy treat at different times throughout the week and I’m really surprised by how satisfying a serving size is! There are just 100 calories in a 6-cup serving size and there are seven and a half cups of […]
I’m an #Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Ambassador!
May 2, 2012 By 15 Comments
I am so excited to announce that I have been selected as one of ten lucky Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Ambassadors this month! As an ambassador I will be sharing my opinions on the SmartPop! popcorn as well as participating in the “Healthy Snacking Challenge.” I was glad to learn that I would be able to take […]
Eating Light – 400 calories or Less — 7-Layer Dip Recipe
April 17, 2012 By 5 Comments
The Spring 2012 issue of Eating Light – 400 Calories or Less! proves that eating healthy can be so delicious! This Hearst Magazine special edition bookazine is packed full of 103 easy recipes that all come in at 400 calories or less per serving! I’ve never seen one of these magazines before so I wasn’t sure what […]
Eating Light – Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto #recipe
April 17, 2012 By 4 Comments
The Spring 2012 edition of Eating Light – 400 Calories or Less has 103 slimmed down versions of your favorites! Try this delicious and healthy pasta recipe that uses fresh herbs, cheese and spinach to create a gorgeous, lower calorie meal. Then, check out the Stuffed Pork Chops and 7-Layer Dip! Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto #recipe Save Print Prep time […]
Eating Light – a healthier Stuffed Pork Chop #recipe
April 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
The Spring 2012 edition of Eating Light – 400 Calories or Less has 103 slimmed down versions of your favorites! Try this delicious and healthy pork recipe then check out the Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto recipe and 7-Layer Dip! Eating Light – Stuffed Pork Chop Recipe Save Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 45 mins […]
