For decades, people have been led to believe that only Fat and Cholesterol are to blame for heart disease. Recent investigations have shined the spotlight on the Sugar Industry’s deceptive tactics. Here are 3 examples. There are plenty more, but I don’t want you bored to death. You will get the picture from these three … More Which is Worse Fat or Sugar, The Sugar Industry’s Cover Up
An easy recipe to throw in the slow cooker in the morning. Last week I tried the rice cauliflower trend with chicken and home made ranch seasoning. It was an epic fail. I went too aggressive with the riced cauliflower bit. The pictures turned out great but the dish was subpar. Anywho, because I was determined … More Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice, Vegetables, and Riced Cauliflower
One of my missions is to change the Snack Culture on the Game Side Lines. I recently gave a talk on this topic to the coaches volunteering for the sports program at out local YMCA – Harris YMCA in Charlotte, NC. Change happens with one coach, one family, one team. If I can change the … More How to Feed an Athlete
School is back in session around these parts, so its time to discuss breakfast ideas that can be made ahead and quickly warmed up on school mornings. Being prepared for mornings with a make ahead casserole will avoid the Breakfast Cereal Option. Read here How Cereal for Breakfast is Linked to Hyperactivity and Problems with Focus … More 5 Ingredient Breakfast Casserole for Back to School
There is a constant battle between viruses, bacteria, parasites, cancer cells and our Antibodies. The goal of these articles on Immune Health is to give you the tools to build your antibody army in number and efficiency. Part 2/4 on Building the Immune System for Back to School – Exercise. Here is the link … More Building Your Immune System for Back to School – Exercise
With all schools starting here in Charlotte, NC, its time to talk quick breakfast ideas that exclude cereals high in sugar, low in protein, and low in fiber. One of my families this month was put in charge of finding a wholesome recipe, easy to make, few ingredients, doctor approved, AND liked by all. Here … More Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal for Back to School Breakfast
Post 1/4 On Building Your Immune System Today the topic is Supplements. There is tons of information out there about vitamins, herbs, and probiotics. It can be very confusing. Let’s break it down: ** Vitamin D ** We don’t make enough or at all vitamin D. We must ingest it or have sunlight exposure without SPF … More Preparing Your Immune System for Back to School – Supplements
Super easy and fast slow cooker dinner with 3 options for serving Ingredients: 4 Organic Chicken breast, trimmed and rinsed (Costco) 1 14.5oz can back beans rinsed (Costco) 1 14.5oz can of diced tomatoes or fresh salsa (Costco) 2 cups corn 1 cup yellow onion chopped, (I had frozen chopped red onion) 3 Tbsp Home Made … More Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Quinoa
During these past few weeks, many college bound freshman have been making their final preparations for starting their journey into adulthood. These days have been filled with excitement and anticipation, but also a lot of anxiety. Though Change leads to great accomplishments personally, educationally, professionally, and financially, it comes with stress, worry, tears, fears, and anxiety. … More Handling Anxiety that comes with Change
Both my boys and their 2 best friends went to a cooking class at Sur La Table all last week. They came home inspired and full of cooking enthusiasm. Sunday, we let them have the kitchen and prepare The Sunday Dinner. Here is how it turned out: All recipes are courtesy of Sur La Table. … More Lemon Chicken Piccata & Roasted Veggies vs. Cowboy Burgers & Roasted Strawberry Shortcake, Sunday Dinner Cook Off
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