From the monthly archives:
Do you ever feel like it’s too complicated or expensive to make healthy meals? I know the feeling, but I promise it doesn’t have to be that way. I made a simple, low-ingredient meal this week and wanted to share it with you. Sometimes, simple foods are really the best. My Curry Chicken and Eggplant [...]
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Some nights you just want a pizza, right? Monday was one of those nights at my place, so I made my own pie on the fly. By picking up a ready-made whole grain pizza crust, it was a very quick and easy meal to prepare. The crust came in a package at the store (looked [...]
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Hello LOHF friends! I hope your week is off to a happy and healthy start. I had a busy but exciting weekend and want to share a few things with you. Coming Soon…I’m working on lots of new ideas for blog posts including more of my own healthy recipes, healthy travel foods, kid-friendly meals, superfoods, [...]
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I had a ton of leftovers to use up today, so I made a big salad for lunch. By keeping a few key items on hand, I can always whip up a healthy meal on-the-spot. Some of my key foods are: olive oil, lemons, fresh greens, and crunchy raw veggies such as carrots, onions, and [...]
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It’s a snowy day in New York, and I was just thinking it’s a perfect time to remember to slow down. When I looked out onto the streets today, I noticed everyone was walking and driving a little slower thanks to a steady stream of falling snowflakes. Inside my apartment, I was moving a little [...]
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TED.com just posted Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize Wish video: Teach every child about food. It’s an incredibly inspiring and passionate talk, and I recommend that everyone watch it. Here’s the summary: “Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on [...]
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I just released my February Newsletter for Laurel Health Counseling (click on the picture below to view it). This month I offered some tips on adding probiotics to your diet and eating protein-rich beans for energy and endurance. Plus, there’s an Easy Beans and Greens recipe for you to try out. Hoping you enjoy it! [...]
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I’ve been hearing more and more about resveratrol over the past couple of years. It’s a powerful antioxidant compound found naturally in foods like grapes, cranberries, blueberries, peanuts, and wine. It’s also found naturally in a Chinese herb called Hu zhang and a Japanese plant called knotweed. According to Natural News, Hu zhang is actually [...]
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The new website for Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign is now live. The campaign aims to “support parents, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of our country.” I thought the LOHF readers would like to see this short video [...]
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No matter what your relationship status this Valentine’s Day, you can enjoy some of these healthy yet delicious treats and gift ideas. I came up with a list of my favorite romantic treats for you to enjoy on your own or to give as a present to your Valentine. I promise, all of this stuff [...]
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