Food & Nutrition

The Scary Truth about Halloween Candy

Want to know my favorite hour of Halloween? Approximately 10 p.m. when my kids are safely tucked into their beds . . . so the coast is clear for me to go ransack their bag of chocolate treasures. Oh come on, you know we have all done it. Don’t act so innocent. It always starts with the promise “Well, just a piece or two” and ends with “I hope they don’t notice the giant dent I made.” And... [Read more]

Oh Great Pumpkin…Seed

Did you know that 99% of the pumpkins sold in the U.S. are used for Halloween carvings? The varieties used for this purpose can be too stringy to eat. Sugar pumpkins are a smaller variety that are sweeter and have close-grained flesh, which makes them a much better choice for cooking. But don’t just toss out the guts of those pumpkins! Toasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack.... [Read more]

Want to Look & Feel Good? Be a Tea’s

In a recent article I sang the praises of green tea.  I told you how it can stop cancer and protect your heart, save you trips to the doctors office, improve your life, save you money and more which is all very nice but lets face it . . . it’s just not a sexy topic.  What you really want is to feel good and look good.  Well I have the answer for you . . . green tea! Buckle your seat belt;... [Read more]

A Healthy Mom`s Snack Binge

Several weeks ago I took a break from my normal response to my darling daughters when they come to me and say, “I’m huuuungry.” I’m not sure what interrupted my usual mantra: “Would you like a fruit or a vegetable?” Maybe it was the five year old asking for everything she saw, or that I am tired of swimming upstream, wanting more convenience or variety, or I was just in the mood for a change. It... [Read more]

5 Tips to Keep Your Kids Focused in Class

  To all my fellow parents out there who are trying to keep their kids focused and on track in school; allow me to offer a quick blast on some simple tips. While I have your attention, does anyone else out there have a 10 year old boy? Are they EVER paying attention or is their entire existence spent in a mindless haze? What is the record for repeating the same instructions?  OK, even with those... [Read more]

What Should You Eat for Dinner? Ask Michael Pollan.

For too many of us with over committed schedules, that seemingly simple question can fill us with at least some degree of dread. Typically it has more to do with balancing issues of time, convenience, flavor and hopefully some consideration of nutrition. Enter Michael Pollan.   Ask the question, “What should I eat for dinner” and the conversation can turn to jaw dropping connections encompassing... [Read more]