Nutrition

When to eat and what to eat are constant questions that affect your fitness and health goals as well as your weight loss desires. The answer will vary depending on your goal, but understanding the After, Before, During (ABD’s) of...

Honey Walnut Shrimp Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup whole shelled walnuts 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 2-3...

Shea-Olive Moisturizer Olive oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are naturally moisturizing and softening for the skin. Olive oil also has plenty of vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant and is effective for soothing dry skin. Shea...

Hummus with Garlic and Lemon Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans 1/4 cup vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic 3/4 fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh herb (such as parsley, basil, or thyme) salt...

Here's a great healthy anytime recipe for stuffed peppers! Fire up the grill and get cooking! Stuffed Poblano Chilies Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 poblano chilies 1 medium onion, diced 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 cup cooked black...

Floral Healing Facial by Elizabeth TenHouten Calendula is a beautiful flower that is closely connected with skin health. It’s commonly used as a homeopathic remedy for several skin ailments, including relief of skin inflammation, bruising, slow healing wounds, and eczema....

Here's a perfect refreshing drink, just in time for summer berry season! Fresh Red Berry Cooler Ingredients: 2 cups cranberries 2 cups raspberries 1 cup 100% cran-raspberry juice 1 cup fat-free raspberry yogurt 2 cups ice   Directions: Place all...

This fabulous salsa recipe is ideal to combine with fish or chicken...and great for the grill! Strawberry Salsa Ingredients: 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 medium sweet red peppers, seeded, diced 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded, diced...

Dining Out Smarter When you're planning meals for your family at home it is much easier to adhere to a healthy eating plan and monitor how well everyone is eating. Eating out at restaurants presents a new set of challenges,...

Berries are among the most popular, healthful, and versatile of all fruits found at local farmers markets. Whether enjoyed in their simplest form or incorporated into recipes, they provide delicious and nutritional benefits. The book Farmstand Favorites: Berries offers over...