Posts belonging to Category Healthy Eating Habits

Supercharge Your Oatmeal Breakfast!

We all know that Oatmeal is a quick easy Breakfast food. Just look on the shelf in the grocery store to see how popular it is. Also notice that all of the flavors are of the sweet variety, a flavor all too common in American’s diets. Today you will learn about a way to Supercharge […]

Strained Yogurt – a healthy alternative

The yogurt will thicken considerably the longer it stands. In the first stage it will be like sour cream. At this point it is great in dips, on sandwiches instead of mayonaise or in salads. Think curried potato salad…

Roasted Chili Paste heats up Valentine’s Day

The final selection surprised even me. Of all things, humble cauliflower rose to the occasion.

The main Thai ingredient in this dish is roasted chili paste. It is spicy of course, and also has a deep and complex flavor. Cauliflower, with its mild flavor is a perfect compliment. In this case, opposites definitely attract!

Fail to Plan, or Plan to Fail? You decide!

March is National Nutrition Month. Can you guess the most important factor in eating right? More important than antioxidants, grams of sugar, or even calories?With so many diet plans and experts proclaiming “This is the way..”, how do you get to your own way of eating right? What one thing can you do to ensure […]

Thai Fish – Fast Easy and Delicious!

One of the simplest ways to cook fish is right on the stove top using a shallow pan with a lid. Start by cooking a some vegetables and a savory element in oil. Add a small amount of liquid and bring it to a boil. Lay the fish on top, cover it, and within 10 […]

Jicama Cole Slaw and Julienne peeler demo

Jicama is a crunchy, sweet root vegetable. It makes a great addition to Coleslaw. Here in this video demonstration you will learn how to make a fast, easy, healthy version of a sweet and sour style coleslaw. Jicama, ginger and a secret lime dressing make this dish some together quickly. You will also see a […]

Ounces or Tons!

Each day we face a choice to practice discipline.  Some days it’s easier than others to stay on track with our goals. The thing is, after a while, discipline can lead to habits. Habits are by their nature, effortless (good and bad habits both come easily). One eating habit we get into is eating for […]

Healthy Snacks for your next Road Trip

Ah, Summer time and the open road beckons…  What else says summer more than the great American road trip.? Time to pack up the car, load up the kids, pick a destination, and take off! Of course the biggest hazard you will face is all the tempting fast food and salty snacks. If you want […]

Copper River Salmon

Each year in mid May, the Copper River salmon run is in season. Determined local fisherman endure often harsh conditions to bring in this highly prized catch. Choppy waters, with winds in some areas of the fishery in excess of 40 knots, and eight-foot waves compelled some fishermen to sit out the first 2013 season opener, […]

A Christmas Stocking Full of Tips & Tricks

Christmas stockings always seemed to hold a fun bunch of little surprises. Over the years, I have found pocket-sized games and toys, unique chocolates from around the world, and even a magic trick that I use to this day. Christmas stockings often get overlooked. Gift wrapped boxes with ribbons and bows tend to be the […]