by laurel on March 15, 2010
Diets are confusing. The U.S. food industry is even more confusing. But, here’s something I know for sure—there is no magical diet that works for everyone. You really have to experiment until you find out what types of food, drink, and lifestyle works well for you. With that said, it helps to have a place [...]
by laurel on March 12, 2010
Happy weekend LOHF readers! I thought it would be fun to share a little more with you about my background and training as a health coach and counselor. I started the Laurel on Health Food blog back in 2007 when healthy eating and nutrition was just my hobby. I’ve worked as a technical writer and [...]
by laurel on March 12, 2010
Small red potatoes are one of my favorite things to cook with. They always hit the spot and are so comforting! My Tasty Red Potatoes recipe is super easy and can be made for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Serve these up with scrambled eggs for brunch on the weekend and you will make everyone [...]
by laurel on March 10, 2010
I picked up some whole wheat pancake mix a few weeks ago and finally got around to making them this week. I used the Whole Foods’ 365 store brand 100% Whole Wheat Organic Buttermilk Pancake Mix, but there are lots of great mixes out there. Another brand I like is Arrowhead Mills. If you’re up [...]
by laurel on March 8, 2010
Last week I wrote about “good” cholesterol and how it can help remove harmful cholesterol buildup in your blood and tissues (see my post: “What is Good Cholesterol and How Do I Improve It?“). As I mentioned before, extensive studies show that high blood cholesterol levels can greatly increase your chances of getting heart disease. [...]
by laurel on March 5, 2010
Are you or any of your loved ones worried about your cholesterol levels? Are you taking cholesterol medication? It’s a hot topic in the U.S. because the incidence of heart disease is at an epidemic level. Cholesterol is not the sole reason people have heart disease, but it’s definitely a contributing factor. Experts agree that [...]
by laurel on March 1, 2010
Tonight I kicked off the start of the week with some homemade roasted chicken and red pepper sandwiches. They were a hit! This recipe is loaded with healthy ingredients and makes a light but filling meal. The sandwiches have healthy fats (avocado, olive oil), greens (arugula, basil), veggies (red peppers, onion), protein (chicken), and whole [...]
by laurel on February 26, 2010
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 [...]
by laurel on February 24, 2010
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 [...]
by laurel on February 22, 2010
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, supplements, [...]