It isn’t cancer. It is not diabetes. It is cardiovascular disease (including strokes). This month is American Heart Month. You will more than likely see fundraising efforts at work, at school and in your community. You may be asked to wear red today to show your support and to start moving! According to the American […]
Shake your “chico state”!
My fiancée and I went to our first class on Latin Dance tonight at our local community college. We figured we would retain more in a semester class rather than signing up for lessons weeks before our wedding. So what was the first class like? FUN, FUN, FUN! Our instructor was a little […]
Spinach & Chard Salad with Baby Reds
Spinach & Chard Salad with Baby Reds Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves 2 I love this salad because it incorporates the seasonal leafy green, swiss chard, and baby spinach (my favorite). Dark leafy greens are good sources of folate, as well as legumes, some fruits and fortified grains. It is a […]
Do you know the difference between tiredness and fatigue?
How many times do you say, think, or feel I’m tired? I do. Do you know the difference between just being tired and being fatigued? I considered them pretty equal until now. Do you ever wish you had more energy? Um, of course who doesn’t?!? I often need a nap because often a nap is […]
3 GREAT things about carbs and why you need them
Carbohydrates – what have you done for me lately ooh oooh ooh yeah? Ever since the Atkins craze it seems like carbohydrates just can’t get a break. I have friends who tell me they are watching their carbs. When I ask why, they simply reply they want to lose weight and comment that they don’t […]
Guacamole Pomango
Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 25 minutes approximately 36 1oz. servings Serving size: 2 oz. Game day, fight night, or Friday Fajitas this guacamole will sure liven things up. If you still have a few pomegranates around, don’t toss them! The pomegranate seeds and mango add vibrant color and a sweet taste to help […]
5 steps to blast your fitness goals…and/or clay pigeons
Last week and this past weekend was a test. A test of how well my planned mini-resolutions will hold and, literally testing my new gun. Santa came packing this Christmas and delivered me my very first shotgun. I was speechless. And yet, oddly excited at the same time. So last week my fiancée and I […]
Let’s give them something to talk about…
Eleven year old Birke Baehr presents his views on our food system in this short five minute video. Well spoken Baehr argues for organic and local sourcing and why he wants to be an organic farmer when he grows up. His video on Ted.com has received plenty of comments and isn’t that the point…to spark […]
Weekly Recipe – Fast & Easy Chicken Bean Stew
Serves 8 Serving Size 1.25 cups Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Baby it’s cold outside! And when it is cold we want something hot and hearty to fill up our bellies and warm us up. Stews are perfect and Winter is the best time to enjoy them. Plus the recipes allow you […]
Baby dreaming? Mamas-to-be and Papas-to-be need folate, too!
When I told my doctor that I plan to start a family soon after my wedding (later this year) she advised me to begin taking a prenatal vitamin three months prior to the date. I was surprised because I feel my diet is balanced and adequate. She explained that a supplement is necessary to prepare […]