Quick Tips for Eating Well on the Road
One challenge I have when I’m on the road, is finding healthy food. Now, I’m going to be honest with you. When I’m traveling, I don’t always eat healthy. I let things slide a bit, but just a bit. I prefer to eat well most of the time. That means whole foods, and less Read More
Making Soup
I love making soup. You can find me year round eating a bowl of this good stuff, even during the warm summer months. I love a good bowl of chicken noodle soup, or a creamy bowl of broccoli soup. Why wouldn’t I love soup? It’s a healthy girl’s dream. I Read More
Better New Year’s Resolutions
My husband and I were talking, and he asked, “have you made any suggestions for New Year’s resolutions.” I said, “no. I don’t feel like people really value resolutions so I’m just focusing on the challenge for this month.” That lead to a discussion about how resolutions are difficult and often Read More
The Basics: Building Your Base with an Active Lifestyle, Good Nutrition, and Preventative Care Part IV
Have you ever heard the saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound cure?” According to my research, this is a quote from Benjamin Franklin regarding fire safety, but has been applied to many things throughout the years. Your health and wellness is another area in which this statement Read More
Beets!
What an interesting vegetable. I was introduced to beets at a party with one of my friends from work. I must admit that culturally, beets are not prevalent in the Southern cooking that I am used to. When I say Southern, I mean the southern United States. If you ask Read More
Cooking with Cece: Prepping Avocados
As you know, I love to eat. When I came across avocados, I thought they were just good for eating with nachos. I loved the smooth and creamy texture of avocados in guacamole. It was such a delight that I knew it couldn’t possibly be good for me. Imagine my Read More
Recipe – Sweet and Hot Baked Salmon
Ingredients: – 1 Pound of salmon (thawed or fresh) – ¼ – ½ of a small onion thinly sliced Marinade: – 1 cup of orange juice – 2 Tbsp. of soy sauce (6-7 shakes from the bottle) – 2-3 Tbsp. brown sugar – 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper (optional) – Read More
The Basics: Building Your Base with an Active Lifestyle, Good Nutrition, and Preventative Care Part IV
Water. What about water?! Well of course water is important! Your body is over 50% water (ranges are from 50-75% on average). You can barely live for 3 days without water, especially if you are me, the perpetually dehydrated. I carry around a 24 ounce water bottle all day. Almost Read More
The Basics: Building Your Base with an Active Lifestyle, Good Nutrition, and Preventative Care Part III
Do you know about the 80/20 rule? Well, as far as nutrition goes, it is recommended that healthy eating occur a minimum of 80% of the time, leaving leeway 20% of the time. I have also heard that when it comes to changing your body, 80% of your weight management Read More
Snack – Edamame (Soy Beans)
Snack – Edamame (Soy Beans) Ingredients: Frozen edamame (as much as is desired) Kosher salt Garlic Powder Olive Oil (optional) Preparation: Place edamame into a microwaveable bowl. Add salt and garlic powder as desired (these are also optional). Place a plate over the mouth of bowl to seal the opening. Read More