February is American Heart Month. Time to take stock of your diet and fit in some new, lighter entrees. In the past, I have developed healthy recipes for several cookbooks for the American Heart Association. The following are their basic guidelines. As you make daily food choices, base your eating pattern on these 10 recommendations: 1. Choose […]
Though many of us are careful to plan healthy meals, when it comes to snacks we often end up grabbing something on the fly. We’re controlled by cravings, what’s readily available, and the time constraints of our busy day. The trick is to surround yourself with heart-healthy snacks so that all your options are good […]
What does your family like to eat for breakfast? Almost every morning I struggle to find a healthy breakfast that my kids will actually eat. My son wants chocolate-chip pancakes every day, and my daughter wants a bagel and cream cheese. One morning, my daughter saw a banana sitting on the counter and came up […]
My children request pasta most nights. This dish is simple, nutritious, delicious and packed with protein! One my family’s favorite activities is cooking together! The bigger the mess my children make, the louder they laugh! I have discovered that when we cook together, the more likely they will eat their creation—even vegetables! (Even spinach!) […]
Chocoholics can cheer about the latest health findings—and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate, especially with 70% or more cocoa, is the BEST gift you can give your Valentine if you want to also lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Dark Chocolate Healthier In the largest study to […]
If your kids don’t love fish, call this a California Taco. These originated on the beach in Baja, so could they be any cooler? The delicious slaw has a little zing and lots of crunch. The whole dish takes only minutes to prepare—healthy and easy. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 […]
