5 Things Teen Athletes Need To Know

Pre-teens and teens have a high demand for energy and nutrient needs for normal growth and maturation. Meeting the increased needs for boys and girls in sports takes knowledge and planning. Active teenage boys need 3,000-4,000 calories a day and active girls need 2,200-3,000 calories per day. Optimal nutrition for your teen athlete includes adequate… Continue reading 5 Things Teen Athletes Need To Know

Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond

“It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way”. “You can be healthier and more fit in your 60s than you were in your 40s.”

Can Garcinia Cambogia Help Me Lose Weight?

with only a 1% weight loss in HCA users compared to the placebo group.

A Pizza My Mind

Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!

Seaside

The word seaside alone, awakens a sense of relaxation and conjures up thoughts of excitement, pleasure and magnificent beauty.  This place on 30A, is no exception. With beaches all along the 18.5 miles of scenic 30A,  Seaside is one of my favorite spots.  The kids are thrilled to run free in the large open grassy… Continue reading Seaside

Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious

this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal.  I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!

Gonna Need to Run Extra Miles for This One…

Despite my early morning anguish, I did it anyway to watch Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”.  One of the featured chefs spoke of these Asian garlic noodles that he had in Los Angeles.  I had to have them!!!

Barefoot Contessa

I guess I should be glad he didn’t ask for a Giada De Laurentils cookbook.  My cleavage wouldn’t measure up.

Back to the Grind!

I made the “panini” from a Giada de Leurantiis recipe, much to my husband’s delight as is any mention of the name Giada. My Dad says, “Giada is getting too big for her…

Going on Holiday

I’m not British but, sometimes I like to pretend like I am, so I call vacation “holiday”, my favorite adjective is “bloody” and instead of “dig in” I say, “tuck in”. The family and I are heading to Pennsylvania.  I told myself I was going to eat as healthy as possible on this trip, as… Continue reading Going on Holiday

Buyer Beware!!!

I am here to warn you that any claim that criticizes or discredits the scientific or medical community should be questioned.

2 Simple Ways to Start Losing Weight NOW!

Don’t be fooled by weight loss gimmicks! Stop over-eating one food group and eliminating another!  Don’t waste money on non-FDA approved supplements or silly powders!!

Do these 2 things for 2 months…