Recipes

When I lounge on the beach or by the pool, my appetite always seems to kick into high gear.  When I actually get into the water for a swim or do something that requires a bit more effort than...

Summer is the perfect season for salads as your main course ~ the produce is both plentiful and beautiful and hearty salads pack in a lot of nutrients for the calories. Always good when you are trying to keep...

In a perfect world, I would eat ice cream all summer long, but it just so happens that, in this world, I am lactose intolerant and don't have the metabolism of a super model. If you can relate, you might...

I love living in the south for so many reasons- the weather, the hospitality, the restaurants, and let's not forget the peaches.  We simply have the best peaches. While I do enjoy the experience of biting into a ripe, juicy...

For most of us, brewing a pot of fresh coffee is a morning ritual.  It gets us going each day, and we cannot imagine diving into work, caring for our children, or tackling our to-do lists without that jolt of...

It turns out that drinking between a half gallon and a gallon of water a day is one of the most important things you can do to keep your metabolism up, your body in top form and your weight...

When you're not used to drinking vegetables and greens, the taste- and even appearance- can be pretty intimidating. That's why I am starting the month out with some fruity smoothies (much like the ones you can buy at the mall...

Fresh, Farm Stand Stawberries. Is there any better way to welcome late spring and early summer? Maybe if you pick them yourself at one of our local, Pick Your Own farms. The antioxidants in strawberries have been found to help...

A few years ago, I watched a television show in which a well-known celebrity nutritionist was interviewed. Throughout the whole program, I couldn't stop admiring her beautiful hair and skin, natural glow, and abundant energy. During the show, she revealed that...

If you've ever had a nasty sunburn, you may have relied on aloe vera gel to relieve your pain. You might even have an aloe vera plant in your home. Well, you probably wouldn't think so to look at one, but...

Protein powder isn't just for the Arnold Schwarzenegger's of the world. Everyone can benefit from a diet that is rich in protein, and the right protein powders can make this easily, healthily done. Protein in your diet can help to boost your...

There's a pretty big coconut oil craze going on right now, and I believe it is more than just a fad. What makes coconut oil so special, you ask? For starters, coconut oil is lower in calories than many other oils. ...