The slower your metabolism the fewer calories you burn. Since the goal is to burn more calories than you consume it makes perfect sense to find ways to increase metabolism. I prefer to do it naturally rather than taking pills. Here are five natural ways to boost your metabolism so you can reach your goals. Four Ways to Eat Your Way to a Speedy Metabolism Green Tea: Green Tea has a component called Epigallo Catechin Gallate, or EGCG.  It is this compound that is believed to be the main ingredient that helps boost your metabolism and aid in weight loss. … Continue reading →

August is National Peach Month. This year I will be taking my children peach picking at our local orchard. We go almost every year to pick apples but this year we decided to mix things up a bit and try our hand at picking peaches. I cannot wait to go. Peaches are not my favorite fruit but the health benefits certainly make it a fruit I will keep on hand for snacks. Health Benefits of Peaches Peaches are a sweet treat that are also low in calories and contain no saturated fat (100 g just provide 39 calories). and contain … Continue reading →

I have to say that I would never have assumed radishes had a great many health benefits. However, I was wrong. This root vegetable is highly nutritious and provides a great many health benefits, including weight loss! Eat those radishes in your salads! Weight Loss: Radishes are very filling, and satisfy your hunger without giving you many calories, as they are low in carbohydrates, high in roughage and contain a lot of water. Have you added radishes to your menu, I haven’t but I will! Urinary Issues: Radishes are a natural diurectic. It has been noted that juice of radish … Continue reading →

When I was a baby I loved carrots. My mom would joke that she gave me carrots to keep my hair red. Apparently my love for carrots is not uncommon. After potatoes, carrots are the most popular type of vegetable. It is said that the average American eats over ten pounds of carrots a year. There are so many carrots to choose from with over 75 species and several colors like purple, white, yellow, red, and of course, orange. The best part is that carrots are so good for you. Health Benefits of Carrots Vision: We have all heard that … Continue reading →

The holidays begin the hardest time period for any dieter. Holidays inspire rich desserts with heavy cream, butter, chocolate and loads of sugar. Even if you could resist the sugar tempting you into diet sin you maybe helpless to buttery homemade rolls, sour cream and cream cheese mashed potatoes, stuffing flavored with sausage. There is no escaping the fat, calories, and sugar coming after you this holiday season. You will need to equip yourself with will power and a game plan. Bring a Dish: If you are visiting for the holiday then bring a dish to share that is low … Continue reading →

The J.M. Smucker company which has been operating for 110 years never fails to offer fine tasting jams and jellies which make the family breakfast table a bit cozier. Smucker’s jams and jellies are also a healthier alternative to cream cheese or butter. Try some of your favorite fruit spread on an English muffin and you will gladly say goodbye to the high fat bagel and cream cheese habit. Unless, of course, you use fat free cream cheese and decide to add a dollop of Smucker’s fruit spread for a deluxe breakfast treat. Adding jams and jellies for sweetness instead … Continue reading →

Finding healthy food that tastes great and falls in line with food intolerances is a challenge. There are plenty of foods on the market made specifically for dietary needs but not many that tempt the taste buds. It was Sarah Rothrock’s mission to find healthy food suitable to dietary needs that tasted great. She succeeded in her quest and started a company called Happy Belly Bags. Happy Belly Bags started in November of 2010 by Sarah who suffered with food intolerances. Her company provides high quality and great tasting foods for those on strict diets by choice or for medical … Continue reading →

I am going to ignore that today is National Coffee Ice Cream day and focus on it being National Organic Harvest Month. I love the word “harvest.” It reminds me of apple orchards and pumpkin patches. I love purchasing produce from local farmers this time of year. I also love making fun food from apples and pumpkins. I am blessed enough to live by several apple orchards and pumpkin patches that deliver quality organic produce. If you cannot visit a local orchard or farm this time of year make sure to stop by the organic section of your grocery store. … Continue reading →

There are some things in life you do not skimp on; Italian shoes and Italian balsamic vinegar to name a few. Cooking light can be easy and delicious with the right ingredients. Try as I might the store brand of certain ingredients just will not cut it. Most like flavor and depth unlike a favorite brand like The Artisanal Kitchen. My husband has to have his Breyer’s Ice Cream and I have to have my Artisanal Kitchen. The full flavor of the Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes are enough to make my full blooded Italian grandfather sing songs of praise. Oh … Continue reading →

August is National Catfish Month. It is also National Peach Month and National Brownies and Brunch Month. We will discuss those as well. Let’s talk catfish. Catfish gets a bad rap as a fish of low nutritional value. Some say it is dirty since catfish are bottom feeders. However, if you purchase farm raised fish then you need not worry about the fish’s eating history. Also, catfish is low in mercury, lean, and contains a large portion or our vitamin B intake for the day. It is also an affordable fish. Due to its mild flavor and meaty texture it … Continue reading →