Tweet For every craving, there is an equal and opposite cause & probably another craving right behind it. Say what? What do you mean that there’s another craving right behind it? I get the cause, that makes sense, but another craving? Not fair!!! The reason why cravings are so important…
Tag Archive: Summertime Health
What Do You Crave? Part 1
Tweet So, be honest, what do you crave the most? Is it a particular food or drink? Is it something more vague like sugar or salt? Is it a family of foods or just an “anything goes” kind of craving? I’m totally a chocolate person. Chocolate is my go-to stress reliever. I’ve got other craving favs but…
Hold Onto the Summertime Just a Little Longer…
Tweet I am not ready to give up on Summer and I really don’t think you should either! Summer doesn’t officially end for a few more days, but the weather outside doesn’t always cooperate with our calendars! Although the days are getting noticeably shorter, the weather is still nice enough to take advantage of nicer…
Summertime and the Living’s Easy
Tweet A question for you: How easy is the Summertime for you? Do you take the heat, the humidity and the summer storms in stride? Or are you just one ball of nerves over the rising mercury, the bad hair days and the seemingly never-ending steaminess? Whether you do it or not, there are some…
Red & Green Leaf Salad
Tweet Red & Green Leaf Salad Recipe Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: For the Salad: 2 cups red leaf lettuce 2 cups green leaf lettuce 1 carrot, shredded 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup raw mushrooms, sliced For the Dressing: 1 clove finely chopped garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic…
Crisp & Delicious Apple Choy Slaw
Tweet Apple Choy Slaw Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: None Yields: 3-4 servings Ingredients 5 stalks of bok choy, chopped 1 granny smith apple, sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts (optional) Dressing 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) 2 teaspoons honey or brown rice syrup 1 teaspoon…
Home Touch Trail Mix
Tweet Home Touch Trail Mix Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Yields: 10 servings Ingredients 2 cups almonds, raw 1 cup pecans 2 cups walnuts, raw 2 cups pumpkin or squash seeds, raw 2 cups dried cranberries 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) Directions 1. In a bowl, mix together the almonds, pecans, walnuts…
Easy, Breezy Summertime Tropical Breeze
Tweet Tropical Breeze Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: None Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 1/2 pineapple 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes Directions 1. Cut pineapple into bite-size chunks. 2. Add all ingredients into a bowl, mix and serve! Notes This is the most simple & refreshing dessert/beverage to enjoy in warm…
Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper & Corn Salad
Tweet Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper & Corn Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups (about 3/4 lb) diced, cooked smoked turkey breast 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup diced bell peppers (any colors) 1/2 cup finely chopped red…
Smart Spring & Summertime Snacking
Tweet Whoo hoo! Snacktime, my favorite! As the weather gets warmer and a lot nicer to be outside, I tend to be on the go more often than not. I’m going to guess that you’re the same way. Well, what happens, then, when you’re always on the go and you get hungry? Maybe not for…
