A Better Way to Enjoy Ice Cream

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Of course you should have a few bowls of ice cream this summer.  It's a great way to hydrate, take in some calcium, and just enjoy the simple things about life.  Indulging in ice cream doesn't mean you have to destroy your belly though.  You can top your ice cream off with homemade syrups that won't destroy your waist.  Here is my favorite to pour over … [Read more...]

Picking the Best Berries of the Bunch

I have one of the pickiest friends in the world when it comes to food.  He just tried apples, oranges, strawberries, and avocados for the first time ever.  He still has plenty to check off his list.  When we finally convinced him to try all of these great fruits and veggies, picking the best, and ripest was essential.  Here are ways to check for … [Read more...]

Weight Gain Yo-Yo

Most of my life, I fell victim to the horrors of the weight loss yo-yo.  Finally, I think I got a hold of it.  After continually improving my lifestyle for two years now, it looks like I figured out what that big change I needed actually was.  My body was no longer a slave to rapid weight gain and fast fixes and fads.  Along the way, I have made friends … [Read more...]

Eat Healthy for the New Year

With the New Year already here, find some new ways to cook healthier meals. Here are a couple of suggestions from Quick and Healthy Dinner Recipes and Menus | Eating Well BBQ Baked Beans & Sausage Here we turn baked beans into an easy main dish by adding chicken sausage and collard greens. Serve with: Coleslaw and cornbread. No-Bake Macaroni & … [Read more...]