I am always trying to find new ways to sneak healthy food into people. No really, I do this often. I am on a mission to improve the health of everyone I am in contact with. A great way to do this is to find the “tricks” to bring in healthy veggies in place of foods with empty calories. These...

I love LARA bars! I think they are the perfect mid-morning snack (or meal 2 if you are on any of the DAMY plans). My clients share my affection for these little bars of goodness as well. They are great for many reasons: They are easy to throw in your purse when you are in a hurry, you can...

I love hummus simply because it is so darn yummy. I eat it almost daily in one way or an other. It turns out that hummus is much more than a tasty snack. Hummus has been a long time favorite for health enthusiasts and here is why:     Health Benefits of Hummus     Hummus is high in fiber that slows digestion and keeps blood...

This weekend I did something really fun Friday night. One of my favorite things to do actually. Friday when David came home after school we were shocked to find out the condo building was filled with the smell of propane. I was a little freaked out so we packed up the fur babies and went to get our weekly grocery...

Nutella is a sweet treat that many of us love. Though advertised as healthy the main ingredient is white sugar and the second ingredient is palm oil. In one tablespoon (who only has one tablespoon?) there are 11 grams of sugar and 6 grams of fat. For most (2-4 tbsp serving), you are looking at 22 - 44 grams of...