It brings my heart (and waistline) such joy to find something natural, healthy and yummy that is also diet friendly. My latest find is True Citrus. Have you heard of it? Perhaps you have seen it in the store and wondered about it. I passed by it many times often wondering about it but looking the other way thinking it was just another product filled with fake sugars. However, it is not sweetened with fake sugar but contains stevia a natural sugar. True Citrus will transform the way to think about adding lemon, lime and orange flavors to your water, … Continue reading →

Coconut oil is commonly known for benefitting hair and skin but it also has other health benefits. Also included among the benefits are stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength. All of this is attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid, caprylic acid, myristic acid, vitamin E, vitamin K, iron, fatty acids and more! Let’s explore if coconut oil is beneficial to weight loss. It is said that coconut oil is helpful in reducing … Continue reading →

In honor of National Strawberry Month and the warm weather approaching as summer is on the horizon here are a few refreshing strawberry recipes that are good for you! Strawberry Slushy Ingredients: 6-10 ice cubes 20 strawberries (give or take…we do not actually count them out) ½ cup frozen limeade drink Water Directions: Place ice in your blender and pulse to crush. Add in the rest of the ingredients and blend until thick. Serve with a straw and spoon! This is a recipe my family makes several times throughout the summer months. It is low in calorie, non dairy, refreshing … Continue reading →

Since May is National Strawberry Month, I want to celebrate by singing the praises of the health benefits of strawberries. Strawberries are credited with many health benefits along with great taste so this little berry is sure to be a crowd pleaser in your home. The best feature is that rarely does anyone have to be convinced to eat a strawberry. The Basics: One cup of strawberries contains 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber. At only 53 calories per cup of sliced strawberries this is a healthy and delicious way to increase your fiber intake and regulate your digestion. … Continue reading →

May is National Strawberry Month. I love a month dedicated to a yummy food. Of course, I also loved National Eat What You Want Day as well. However, this month is special since the food of the month is not only very good to eat but good for you. I have heard fruit and berries referred to as “nature’s candy” several times in the past. I would say that term is apt for the strawberry. So run to your favorite grocery store, market, or country stand and pick up some strawberries to celebrate. A favorite activity for my family is … Continue reading →

Spring is here and taste buds are beginning to crave fresh fruits and veggies. I have always found it easier to exercise and eat right in the warm weather. I rarely crave sweets and comfort foods in the spring and summer months. What I do crave is drinking something more than water. This is an area we have to be careful in because so many hidden calories and sugar exist in our glasses of fun drinks. My favorite warm weather drink is ice tea. I normally can control the amount of sugar as I make my own. I also add … Continue reading →