Welcome back, friends! I found so much information on common nutrition mistakes from this Cooking Light slideshow I had to break the post into two parts! Missed the first segment? Check it out here. Back to the matter at hand – digging into common slip ups in the kitchen.. [More]

I don’t know about you, but I work hard to get the most bang for my buck out of the food I eat. I’m constantly looking for ways to make my diet healthier. It was good luck then that I happened to come upon this slideshow composed by Cooking Light on “The Most Common Nutrition Mistakes”. See how many of these common slip-ups you’re making, perhaps without knowing it!. [More]

Many people think of their home as a place for nutritional home cooked meals (that's what I always thought). In reality many of us have items in our fridge that wouldn’t win the gold in a nutritional race. Here is a list of foods that Prevention Magazine says should stay out of your refrigerator, and on the grocery store shelves. Below is a list of the worst options most of us have in our kitchen right now.. [More]

Frequently, I get requests from busy people for recipes that are quick, easy, nutritious, and of course, delicious. Here is a recipes that is soup-er easy! Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A and fiber. And beans? They are technically in the protein AND vegetable group because they are excellent sources of dietary fiber, folate, potassium, iron and zinc! I made this for a skeptical crowd the other day. Truth be told, I was a little skeptical myself. But everyone loved it and I didn’t get to have any of the leftovers – it was gone before I had a chance! Try it and let me know what you think!. [More]

I’m sure I can’t be the only one who relates to this article on how to handle family squabbles over the holidays. While I really love my aunt Edna’s stuffing, her not so silent opinions on my wardrobe make family gatherings tense. As I was perusing the internet, I stumbled upon “The Happiness Project”, a mission that Gretchen Rubin has been on in an effort to showcase the positive in her life. You may have seen her columns in Good Housekeeping, detailing different challenges within the project. She has written an interesting article on how to better deal with difficult relatives.. [More]

Do you ever go to the grocery store and buy something solely because the picture on the front looks appetizing? When you are shopping at the grocery store, how often do you read nutrition labels? If you are a busy person like me, it can be taxing to read food labels. Statistics have shown that many people find food labels challenging to understand and hard to read. Recently, a government science panel has urged the United States to “rate” all food items on a scale of one to three which would be identifiable on their labels. The labels would address three major factors that can be major contributors of overall health: sodium, sugar, and fat content.. [More]

Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Or how did you get that to grow in the garden? Or how about a fun, educational get-away for you and your family; a venue that is a unique, community resource is only several hours away. Growing Power, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is an exceptional community initiative that has received national attention for its positive influence.. [More]

When I went off to school, I remember them asking me what vaccinations I had gotten in the past and I couldn’t remember! Thankfully, I had a mother that did remember and she was able to tell them. However, I couldn’t tell you now what I’ve gotten and when I got it. For those of you with a family, I imagine keeping everyone’s shots and appointments straight can be difficult - that’s where this blog comes in!. [More]

Many people know that in order to lose weight you have to decrease calories in, and increase calories burned. It sounds simple in theory, but for many people it will take several failed attempts to get the desired effect. Now think about trying to keep track of calories while having to worry about your blood sugar. It may be difficult but it will have a great impact on those suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. A person can see major progress with their diabetes control and risk of implications just by cutting 5-10% of their original weight. Losing weight while living with diabetes will take some careful preparation, but here is a list from a recent MSN Health article with simple steps you can take to lose weight while properly managing your diabetes.. [More]

When traveling on the road, you often have limited dinner options, let alone healthy ones and especially if you want keep moving. This Fitbie article looks into some of America’s most popular food chains and exposes the secrets that many restaurants would not want you to know. The ones referenced below are some of the few that you might find throughout Wisconsin. Read on to see the key to America’s weight gain, and unlock the secrets of these food giants.. [More]